Not Drive Yourself to the Hospital
If stroke symptoms appear, call emergency medical services.
An ambulance can:
- begin assessment immediately
- alert the hospital before arrival
- transport the person safely
- reduce delays in treatment
The person experiencing symptoms should not drive themselves.
A TIA Is Still an Emergency
Because TIA symptoms disappear, some people decide not to seek medical care.
That is a mistake.
A TIA may indicate that blood flow to the brain was temporarily interrupted. It can provide an opportunity to identify and treat stroke risk factors before a
