Stroke symptoms typically last more than an hour, but sometimes they can be very brief—signs of a transient ischemic attack (TIA), or “ministroke.” A TIA occurs when a blood clot temporarily clogs an artery, diminishing blood flow to the brain. Although TIA’s usually last fewer than five minutes, they increase the likelihood of a true stroke, which requires prompt medical treatment.
That’s why women need to know their symptoms—and they sometimes differ from men’s. You need to watch out for sudden …
- numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg
- confusion or trouble speaking, or understanding
- trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination
- difficulty seeing in one or both eyes or pupils of different size
- severe headache with no known cause
- inability to smile or swallow
By Ginny Graves
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