Carotid Artery Disease might be asymptomatic. TIA can occur if the plaque build-up is undetected and can increase the risk of stroke immensely.
TIA symptoms are temporary and can vary between from a few minutes to a few hours, also they might include any of the following:
- Difficulty swallowing
- Difficulty talking
- Numbness, tingling or weakness on one side of the face or body, or in one arm or leg
- Sudden dizziness or confusion
- Sudden lack of coordination, balance, and difficulty in walking
- Sudden loss of or blurred vision
- Sudden severe headache
- It is vital that you seek emergency help to receive immediate treatment in order to prevent the progression to a stroke