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American Stroke Association reports that nearly 1 in 5 people
with a suspected TIA experience a stroke within 90 days, while brain imaging may reveal that some people initially thought to have had a TIA actually experienced a stroke.
That’s why temporary symptoms should not provide false reassurance.
“But the Symptoms Went Away—Do I Still Need Help?”
Yes.
You cannot reliably determine at home whether symptoms came from a TIA or an actual stroke.
The American Stroke Association says stroke symptoms that disappear in under an hour still require emergency
Mini-Stroke Warning Signs in People Over 40: Why This Temporary Event Deserves Your Immediate Attention