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Heed The Warning of a Mini Stroke When people use the term “mini stroke,” they’re really often referring to a transient ischemic attack – or TIA – a temporary interruption of blood flow to part of the brain. “TIAs, or what’s commonly referred to as mini-strokes, are actually precursors to strokes in many occasions,” says…

Stroke Signs and Symptoms Stroke, which leads to the death of more than 128,000 people each year, is the leading cause of long-term disability. Rapid diagnosis and prompt treatment are critical to help save a life or minimize long-term disability. Outcomes are greatly improved when a person having a stroke is treated at a Stroke…