minor medical problem.
A better description is warning stroke.
A TIA involves a temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain. Although the symptoms resolve, it can signal a substantial short-term risk of a subsequent stroke.
An American Heart Association scientific statement reported that the 90-day risk of stroke following a TIA may be as high as 17.8% in studied populations, with almost half of those subsequent strokes occurring within the first two days.
That is why acting quickly matters.
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