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14 Warning Signs and Symptoms of Stroke FAST (Mini, TIA)

While these are the hallmark symptoms of stroke, a stroke can cause disruption of any function of the nervous system. Symptoms of stroke typically occur on one side of the body and come on suddenly. With a transient ischemic attack (sometimes called a mini-stroke or TIA) the symptoms appear and may go away on their own.