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A stroke (also called a “brain attack”) happens when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted. When this occurs, brain cells can begin to die within minutes. Early awareness of warning signs can be extremely important because quick action may save a life or reduce long-term damage.
Sometimes the body may show early warning signs weeks or days before a stroke, especially in cases of a mini-stroke, medically known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA). These symptoms may disappear quickly, but they should never be ignored.