may not leave obvious lasting damage, but it can signal that blood flow to part of the brain was briefly blocked. That is why it should be treated as urgent, not as a harmless event.
The practical takeaway is simple: if symptoms look like a stroke, get help even if they improve.
Who Should Be Extra Alert?
Stroke can happen at different ages, but some people need especially strong awareness because their risk may be higher.
Risk can be influenced by:
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Smoking
• High cholesterol
• Irregular heart
