
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) - Symptoms and causes
Feb 9, 2024 · Overview A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a short period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke. It's caused by a brief blockage of blood flow to the brain. A TIA usually lasts …
TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack): Symptoms & Treatment
Jun 1, 2023 · A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a medical emergency like a stroke, but the symptoms are temporary. It’s often a sign that a stroke is possible or imminent.
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - American Stroke Association
A transient ischemic attack, or TIA, is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. The clot usually dissolves on its own or gets dislodged, and the symptoms usually last less than five …
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - WebMD
Mar 20, 2024 · A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is similar to a stroke. Your blood delivers oxygen to every part of your body, and your cells need it to survive. If your blood flow gets blocked, it …
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) - Harvard Health
Jul 22, 2025 · What is a TIA? A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is an episode of strokelike symptoms that completely resolve. The classic definition requires that symptoms last less than …
Transient Ischemic Stroke Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Oct 23, 2025 · TIA causes stroke symptoms that last for a short time, then go away. Unlike a stroke, a TIA doesn’t cause brain tissue to die because the blockage goes away quickly on its …
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - UC Davis Health
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) happens when blood flow to your brain is blocked temporarily. A TIA causes stroke symptoms that last from a few minutes up to 24 hours.
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - American Brain Foundation
A transient ischemic attack (TIA), often referred to as a “mini-stroke,” is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. Blockages of this sort are usually caused by a clot, specifically a …
Transient Ischemic Attack - Neurologic Disorders - Merck Manual ...
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is focal brain ischemia that causes sudden, transient neurologic deficits and is not accompanied by permanent brain infarction (eg, negative results on diffusion …
Learning About Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - Kaiser Permanente
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) means that the blood flow to a part of the brain is reduced or blocked for a short time. A TIA causes the same symptoms as a stroke.