ICM Research conducted an online survey of 2,009 GB adults aged 18+ in October into public awareness of transient ischaemic attacks (TIA) or ‘mini strokes’, on behalf of the Stroke Association.
The research found that two thirds would not recognise the symptoms and three quarters would not go to hospital.
TIAs are caused by a temporary disruption in the blood supply to part of the brain and have the same symptoms as a stroke, but do not last as long. However, a TIA is a sign another one may follow and further TIAs can have more serious effects or develop into a full, life-threatening stroke (NHS Choices).
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