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Overview of Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
A transient ischaemic attack (commonly known as a TIA or mini stroke) is when someone experiences symptoms that are similar to a stroke, but only last from a few minutes up to a few hours.
Important
If you or someone near you shows symptoms of a stroke, do not wait to see if the symptoms go away – call 111 for an ambulance immediately.
Having a TIA can put you at higher risk of having a stroke.
Symptoms of TIA
Typical symptoms of TIA:
- Weakness to the face, arm or leg on one side of the body.
- Altered sensation on one side of the body.
- Slurred speech or difficulty finding words.
- Blindness in one eye.
- Loss of part of the vision.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed November 2015.
Review key: HITIA-17463
