Stroke Symptoms That May Appear 90 Days Before an Attack

1. Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs): The Most Important Warning

A TIA, often called a “mini-stroke,” is the strongest sign that a major stroke may occur within days or months.

TIAs happen when blood flow to the brain is blocked for a short time — usually a few minutes.

Common signs of a TIA:

• Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body

• Slurred or unclear speech

• Temporary vision loss or blurry vision

• Sudden dizziness or loss of balance

• A brief, intense headache

TIAs do not cause permanent damage, but they are extremely dangerous.
Up to 1 in 3 people who have a TIA will later have a full stroke.

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