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Transient ischaemic attacks and mild strokes
A guide for patients and carers
Introduction
The Brain and Spine Foundation would like to thank Dr Martin Dennis, Reader in Stroke Medicine, University of Edinburgh and Honorary Consultant, Western General Hospitals Trust Edinburgh, who has written this booklet; and Dr Martin Brown, Reader in Neurology, St George’s Hospital Medical School, London; and Fiona Brockwell, Stroke Team Co-ordinator, Stoke Mandeville Hospital Aylesbury; for their invaluable contribution to this project.
This booklet is intended to provide general information about transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) and mild strokes. It has been written to answer some of the questions asked by people who have had a mild stroke or TIA, as well as their families and carers.
However, because each person is affected differently, it is important that you speak to your own GP or to the doctor or nurse who is looking after you, since they are in a position to offer advice and information to meet your own specific needs.
Note: Words printed in bold are explained in the glossary.
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Contents
- Introduction
- What is a transient ischaemic attack?
- What is a stroke?
- What are the symptoms of a transient ischaemic attack?
- What causes a transient ischaemic attack?
- What happens if you have a transient ischaemic attack?
- What tests will the doctors do?
- What are the risks of a future stroke?
- What can be done to reduce the risks?
- How will lifestyle be affected?
- Conclusion
- Other organisations that may be able to help
