Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
The symptoms of a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) are the same as thoseof a Heat exhaustion and heatstroke , but unlike a stroke they only last for a few minutes or hours.
Like a stroke, the signs and symptoms of aTIA usually begin suddenly.
The main symptoms can be remembered with the word FAST: Face-Arms-Speech-Time.
It's important for everyone to be aware of these signs and symptoms. If you live with or care for somebody in a high-risk group, such as an elderly personorsomeone with diabetes or high blood pressure , being aware of the symptoms is even more important.
Symptoms in the FAST test identify most strokes and TIAs, but they can occasionally cause different symptoms that typically appear suddenly (usually over a few seconds).
Other signs and symptoms may include:
However, there may be other causes for these symptoms.
In the early stages of a TIA, it's not possible to tell whether you are having a TIA or a full stroke, so it's important to phone 999 immediately and ask for an ambulance if you or someone else are showing symptoms.
Even if the symptoms disappear while you are waiting for the ambulance to arrive, an assessment in a hospital should still be carried out.
A TIA is a warning that you are at risk of having a full stroke in the near future, and an assessment can help doctors determine the best way to reduce the chances of this happening.
If you think you may have had a TIA previously, but the symptoms have since passed and you didn't seek medical advice at the time, you should make an urgent appointment with your GP so they can refer you for a hospital assessment, if appropriate.
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A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "mini stroke" is caused by a temporary disruption in the blood supply to part of the brain.
The symptoms of a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) are the same as those of a stroke, but unlike a stroke they only last for a few minutes or hours.
Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) occur when one of the blood vessels that supply your brain with oxygen-rich blood becomes blocked.
It's important to be assessed by a healthcare professional as soon as possible if you think you have had a transient ischaemic attack (TIA).
The symptoms of a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) resolve in a few minutes or hours without any specific treatment.
The best way to help prevent a TIA is to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and avoid smoking and drinking too much alcohol.