“A “mini-stroke” or “transient ischemic attack” (TIA) occurs when there is a temporary drop in the blood supply to the brain. This can be caused by a variety of reasons, and deprives the brain of oxygen. A person experiences stroke-like symptoms, although they don’t last as long but know this, 10-15 percent of TIA patients have a full-blown stroke within 3 months. ”

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