Add To PHR A transient ischemic attack (TIA) happens when blood
flow to part of the brain is stopped for a short time. It's also
called a mini-stroke because the symptoms are like those of a
stroke but they don't last long or cause lasting damage. A TIA
is a warning that you may have a stroke in the future. Early
treatment can help prevent a stroke. Last Revised: October 9,
2012 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory
Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Richard D. Zorowitz, MD -
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation To learn more visit
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