A pluot is a hybrid fruit created by cross-breeding a plum and an apricot. Pluots do not occur in nature and were first created in the late 20th century. Continue Reading.
'Mini-Stroke' (TIA). A transient ischemic attack, often called a mini-stroke, is more like a close call. Blood flow is temporarily impaired to part of the brain, causing symptoms similar to an actual stroke. When the blood flows again, the symptoms disappear. A TIA is a warning sign that a stroke may happen soon.
By definition, a stroke produces symptoms that last for at least 24 hours. A mini-stroke causes symptoms that improve after a shorter period of time (usually within 30 minutes). A mini-stroke occurs when there is a temporary lack of oxygen- or nutrient-rich blood to a part of the brain. This lack of blood supply is the result of a blood vessel that becomes severely narrowed or blocked.