TIA Take Immediate Action A TIA is a serious warning sign of stroke risk Sudden dizziness Sudden weakness Sudden trouble speaking Sudden vision problems Sudden headaches If you are experiencing any of these symptoms: Risk of stroke following a TIA is high: 10-20% within 90 days, 50% of these within the first 2 days. TIA’s occur when there is a temporary loss of blood supply to the brain. Most TIA symptoms last a short time – from 30 seconds to 10 minutes – but can last as long as 24 hours. If you are experiencing symptoms of a TIA seek medical attention immediately. Don't ignore them! Transient Ischemic Attack
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TIATake Immediate ActionA TIA is a serious warning sign of stroke risk
Sudden dizziness
Sudden weakness
Sudden trouble speaking
Sudden vision problems
Sudden headaches
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms:
Risk of stroke following a TIA is high: 10-20% within 90 days, 50% of these within the first 2 days.
TIA’s occur when there is a temporary loss of blood supply to the brain.
Most TIA symptoms last a short time – from 30 seconds to 10 minutes – but can last as long as 24 hours.
If you are experiencingsymptoms of a TIA seek medical attention immediately.
Don't ignore them!
Transient Ischemic Attack
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