One dangerous myth is that if symptoms disappear, everything is fine. That is false. Symptoms may disappear because blood flow returned, but the reason for the blockage may still exist.
Another myth is that TIAs only happen to elderly people. Risk increases with age, but adults over 40, and even younger adults with risk factors, can be affected.
A third myth is that you can wait until tomorrow to call a doctor. A suspected TIA needs urgent evaluation. Waiting can miss the chance to prevent a larger stroke.
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