TIA: Warning signs of a coming stroke
TIA (transient ischemic attack) and stroke symptoms occur suddenly:
- Brief period of weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Brief period of confusion or trouble speaking or understanding
- Trouble seeing in one or both eyes for a brief period of time
- Trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination for a brief period of time
- Brief period of severe headache with no known cause
Never ignore these signs—even if they go away.
If you think you are having a TIA or stroke,
call 9-1-1 immediately or go to
the nearest emergency room.
Your next stroke may be preventable
Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the U.S. If you have had a stroke or TIA in the past, there are things you can do to prevent a recurrence.
