Also known as a mini-stroke. This is a temporary loss of blood supply to the brain which can result in an episode of reversible neurological symptoms. The disease process is similar to that of an ischaemic stroke but the symptoms last minutes to hours. This tends to be a warning and the risk of a full stroke is highest within the first 48 hours. So anyone experiencing a TIA should call 999, in case it does develop into a full stroke, and also so that your future risk can be assessed in hospital
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