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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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Page 1: TIA poster-FINAL 3 Patient Online Resources/… · TIA Take Immediate Action A TIA is a serious warning sign of stroke risk Sudden dizziness Sudden weakness Sudden trouble speaking

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