* Stagger
* Walk unusually
* Drop objects
* Have difficulty coordinating a hand or arm
* Need support to remain standing
Balance loss is important enough to be included in the **B.E. F.A.S.T.** stroke-recognition method.
Any sudden and unexplained loss of coordination deserves emergency attention.
## 8. Sudden Confusion
A TIA may temporarily affect the ability to think clearly or understand information.
A person might:
