HEALTH TOPICS 
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
What Is It?
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is an episode of stroke-like symptoms. It usually lasts less than one hour. A TIA is sometimes called a mini stroke.
During a TIA, circulation to a part of the brain is interrupted briefly, and then restored. This interruption can be caused by:
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