What Is Cerebrovascular Accident?
4. Transient Ischemic Attack
In addition to the types of stroke already mentioned, there is another condition that is very similar. This is a transient ischemic attack, which is also often known as a mini stroke. It happens when there’s a temporary blockage of blood flowing to the brain.
A mini stroke will often last for just a few minutes, but it can be hours. No permanent damage will be done and the patient will make a full recovery. It should still be taken very seriously, however, because it means the patient is at a high risk of suffering from a full-blown stroke at some point in the future.
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