TRANSIENT ATTACK DESERVES SERIOUS ATTENTION

Q. How serious is a TIA? I heard that they’re really nothing to worry about.
A. TIA stands for “transient ischemic attack.” A TIA is an interruption in the flow of blood to a part of your brain. Its symptoms are the same as those of a stroke. A TIA lasts anywhere from minutes to many hours. It goes away and leaves no apparent permanent effects. Read more

January 28, 2009 | Filed Under Seniors | Leave a Comment 

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