Tag: Microstroke

Microstroke: What It Is, Causes, and How to Distinguish It from a Mini-Stroke

A brief episode of weakness or slurred speech that resolves on its own is not a trivial matter. We explain what a microstroke is, how it differs from a stroke, and why a doctor is needed afterward.

Microstroke: Symptoms and Signs in Women and Men

The mechanism of a transient ischemic attack, its first signs in women and men, an analysis of "stroke on legs" and an explanation of why a resolved attack requires a doctor's examination.