That is why symptoms should never be ignored just because they disappear.
## Remember B.E. F.A.S.T.
A simple way to recognize many stroke and TIA symptoms is:
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### B — Balance
Sudden loss of balance or coordination.
### E — Eyes
Sudden blurred vision, double vision, or loss of sight.
### F — Face
One side of the face droops or becomes numb.
### A — Arms
One arm becomes weak, numb, or drifts downward.
### S — Speech
Speech becomes slurred, strange, or difficult.
### T — Time
Call emergency medical services immediately.
The American Stroke Association recommends B.E. F.A.S.T. as a rapid way to recognize possible stroke symptoms.
## What Should You Do If Symptoms Disappear?
Do not continue your day as normal.
You cannot reliably tell at home whether the episode was a TIA, a completed stroke, or another neurological condition.
Medical evaluation may include:
* A neurological examination
* Blood tests
* CT or MRI imaging
* Imaging of blood vessels
* Heart-rhythm testing
* Evaluation for atrial fibrillation
* Blood pressure and cardiovascular assessment
