The blood flow can be blocked from a blood clot, plaque or a leak in a blood
vessel. Sometimes the blood flow to the brain is blocked for a brief time.
There will be signs of a stroke, but the signs go away in minutes to hours.
This is called a TIA or transient ischemic attack or “mini stroke”. This is
a strong warning that there is a problem and a stroke could occur in the
future. When the blood flow to the brain is blocked causing permanent
damage, it is called a stroke. Tests can be done to find the type, location and
cause of the blockage to the blood flow of the brain.
brain. Signs are sudden and may include:
• Numbness, tingling or weakness in the face, arm or leg, often only on one
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause
stop further damage to the brain. It is key to get to the hospital right away.
It often takes a few days to see what type of damage has occurred. It is hard
to predict recovery from a stroke. Care is planned based on your needs. It
may include:
• Therapy for rehabilitation
• Adapting your activity to use the strong side of your body