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Transient ischemic attacks look a lot like strokes. So much alike, in fact, that they’re known to some as a “mini-stroke.” In a transient ischemic attack, the symptoms are exactly like those of a stroke – they simply don’t last as long as a stroke does.
In a transient ischemic attack, the blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced, often by a blood clot. The clot only lasts a short time, however, before it moves on. In stroke victims, the blood flow remains blocked and permanent damage may occur. By contrast, in a TIA victim, the blood clot typically lasts no longer than five minutes.
But TIAs are warnings. They signal to their victims a strong likelihood for a stroke in the future. While most strokes are not preceded by TIAs, one-third of those who have a TIA will experience a stroke later in life. In about half of the cases, the stroke occurs within a year after the TIA.
Transient Ischemic Attack Symptoms
The symptoms of a transient ischemic attack are similar to those of a stroke and include:
· Numbness, a tingly feeling, or heaviness on one side of the body.
· Inability to move an arm, leg, or one side of the face.
· Double vision, blurriness, dimness.
· Inability to speak or slurred speech.
· Inability to understand others.
· Unsteadiness, dizziness, or clumsiness.
The big mistake that victims make while experiencing the symptoms of a transient ischemic attack or a stroke is that they wait for the symptoms to go away. Waiting can be deadly. If you think you are having a TIA, call 911 immediately. Because the symptoms are exactly the same, you may actually be having a stroke.
Transient Ischemic Attack Treatment
The first thing a doctor will do is perform tests to ensure that you are having a transient ischemic attack and not a stroke. Tests may include:
· MRI or CT scan to view pictures of your brain and blood vessels.
· Ultrasound to check blood flow.
· Echocardiogram to check your heart’s shape.
· Electrocardiogram to measure your heart’s rhythm.
Your doctor will also immediately put you on medications to improve blood flow and open up your blood vessels.
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