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What Is a “Mini Stroke”? The Silent Symptoms of a Transient Ischemic Attack
In this video, learn the features of a mini stroke and why treatment is crucial.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on May 18, 2023Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a medical emergency that’s sometimes called a “mini stroke.” TIA doesn’t generally cause permanent damage, but it should still be taken seriously. Often, a TIA is a warning sign of being at risk of a stroke in the future.
In this video, learn what a TIA is, as well as the symptoms, causes, and treatments, according to Carolyn Brockington, MD, Neurologist at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Carolyn Brockington, MDDr. Brockington is a neurologist and director of the Stroke Center at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York City.
References
American Stroke Association. (n.d.). TIA (transient ischemic attack).
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