Many people hear the words “mini stroke” and think it sounds less dangerous than a major stroke. That can be a serious mistake. A mini stroke, medically called a transient ischemic attack or TIA, can be one of the body’s most important warning signs.
A TIA happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked for a short time. The symptoms may disappear within minutes or hours, which can make people believe everything is fine. But even if the symptoms go away, the underlying problem may still be
