Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

A TIA is sometimes wrongly referred to as a mini-stroke.

It is not a stroke but is a warning sign that someone is at risk for having a larger stroke.

TIAs do not cause permanent damage because they only cause temporary stoppage of blood flow to an area of the brain that is momentarily starved, but is not permanently damaged.

Signs of a TIA are:

slurred speech
vision disturbances
limb weakness that resolves soon after

For more information about stroke prevention, warning signs and treatments, please click here.

The Brain Health Centre at Baycrest specializes in stroke treatment and out-patient rehabilitation. For more information about our clinics in the Brain Health Centre, please click here.