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HEALTHJun 16 · 12:32 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTELeAnne Gendreau, Rhea Rogers, Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Amy Cameron O’Rourke, Katherine Ambrose

A mini stroke is a medical emergency you can’t ignore

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) or 'mini stroke' is a critical warning sign of a potential stroke, with 20% of TIA patients experiencing a stroke within 90 days and 50% within 48 hours. Experts emphasize immediate medical attention using the BE FAST symptom checklist and highlight risk factors like high blood pressure, metabolic disorders, and poor lifestyle habits.

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