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Transient ischaemic attacks and mild strokes
A guide for patients and carers
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What happens if you have a transient ischaemic attack?
What should you do if you or somebody close to you develops the symptoms of a transient ischaemic attack?
You should immediately call your family doctor. At the beginning it is impossible to know whether the symptoms are going to pass quickly or whether they are going to persist. If the symptoms are severe, if they are not improving after 30 minutes, or if the doctor is going to be delayed for more than a few minutes it may be better to call an emergency ambulance (dial 999). Most people who have a transient ischaemic attack do not need to be admitted to hospital but they often need to be referred to hospital for tests.
Other medical conditions can occasionally cause symptoms like those of transient ischaemic attacks. These include migraine, epileptic seizures and fainting attacks.
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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
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