Transient Ischemic Attack Also called: Mini-stroke, TIA Summary A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke that comes and goes quickly. It happens when the blood supply to part of the brain stops briefly. Symptoms of a TIA are like other stroke symptoms, but do not last as long. They happen suddenly, and include Numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body Confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech Trouble seeing in one or both eyes Loss of balance or coordination Most symptoms of a TIA disappear within an hour, although they may last for up to 24 hours. Because you cannot tell if these symptoms are from a TIA or a stroke, you should get to the hospital quickly. TIAs are often a warning sign for future strokes. Taking medicine, such as blood thinners, may reduce your risk of a stroke. Your doctor might also recommend surgery. NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Find an Expert American Heart Association American Heart Association National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National Stroke Association National Stroke Association Prevention and Risk Factors Carotid Endarterectomy National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Stents National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Diagnosis and Tests Carotid Ultrasound National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) — Head Array Stroke Warning Signs American Stroke Association Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Ischemic Attack, Transient National Institutes of Health Genetics Genetics Home Reference: moyamoya disease National Library of Medicine Encyclopedia Head MRI Related Issues Healthy Living after Stroke American Stroke Association Mini-Stroke vs. Regular Stroke: What’s the Difference? Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Statistics and Research Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2014 Update American Heart Association Treatments and Therapies MedlinePlus: Blood Thinners National Library of Medicine Non-Surgical Procedures Open Blocked Arteries to Prevent and Treat Stroke Society of Interventional Radiology Journal Articles Transient Ischemic Attack Symptoms Stroke Risk Factors and Symptoms National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Start Here TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) American Stroke Association Transient Ischemic Attack Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Transient Ischemic Attack National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Transient Ischemic Attack (Beyond the Basics) UpToDate Array Transient ischemic attack Vertebrobasilar circulatory disorders Videos and Tutorials Transient Ischemic Attack American Heart Association Latest News Aspirin After Mini-Stroke May Help Prevent Full-Blown Stroke HealthDay
