According to NFL Network and NFL.com reporter Ian Rapoport, Texans coach Gary Kubiak suffered from a mini-stroke when he went down at halftime during the Texans-Colt game on Sunday.
According to Rapoport, Kubiak had a Transcient Ischemic Attack (TIA), or a warning stroke as it is called.
#Texans coach Gary Kubiak has suffered what is called a TIA, per source. —a transient ischemic attack. Referred to as a mini-stroke.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 5, 2013
According to StrokeAssociation.org, a TIA is caused by a temporary clot. "TIA symptoms occur rapidly and last a relatively short time," it says, and usually lasts less than five minutes.
The good news for Kubiak is that TIAs usually have no permanent brain damage.
From the website, here are some more signs of a stroke:
• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, lack of balance or coordination
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause
Kubiak was seen holding his left leg and was unable to open his eyes when he went down.
Texans GM Rick Smith released a press release Monday saying, "Gary is alert, coherent and in good spirits. He is continuing to be evaluated and monitored."
"Our primary concern is of course with Gary’s health and well-being," it read. "There have been so many people throughout the city and across the country that have reached out to express their love and support and we are thankful for everyone's thoughts and prayers."
Though this report has not been confirmed by the Texans at this time, here's wishing Coach Kubiak a quick recovery.
To watch more of Rapoport's report, click here.
(H/T Bleacher Report)
