 [ Symptoms ] what is a transient ischemic attack and how would i know if i was having this type of attack [ Disease ] a tia transient ischemic attack is a mini or warning stroke    it would have the same symptoms as a stroke might which may include weakness on one side of the body or one extremity difficulty speaking sudden dizziness sudden decrease in vision or other symptoms with a tia all symptoms return to normal with no residual deficit in less than 24 hours it may be as brief as a few minutes if these symptoms occur call your doctor immediately or call 911 and go to the nearest emergency room