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Stroke
A guide for patients and carers
What is a transient ischaemic attack?
These are often referred to as mini strokes or TIAs.The symptoms are the same as those of a stroke but because the blockage of the artery clears itself very quickly the symptoms only last a few minutes or hours. Transient ischaemic attacks are important because they can warn of a future stroke and treatment can reduce the risk of having a stroke.
Sometimes the symptoms of a stroke wear off within a few days. This is known as a mild stroke or reversible ischaemic neurological deficit (RIND). Further information on TIAs and mild strokes can be found in another booklet published by the Brain and Spine Foundation called Transient ischaemic attacks and mild strokes.
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Contents
- Introduction
- What is a stroke?
- What is a transient ischaemic attack?
- What are the symptoms of a stroke?
- What causes a stroke?
- What happens if you have a stroke?
- What tests will the doctor do?
- How are strokes treated?
- Common problems after severe strokes
- Will I recover?
- How will lifestyle be affected?
- What are the risks of a further stroke?
- How can I reduce the risk of another stroke?
- Conclusion
- Other organisations that may be able to help
