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Transient ischaemic attacks and mild strokes
A guide for patients and carers
What is a transient ischaemic attack?
These are often referred to as mini strokes or TIAs.
A transient ischaemic attack occurs when there is a sudden interruption to the flow of blood to part of the brain. This is due to a blockage in an artery which stops blood getting to the brain but then clears. 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 for 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.
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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
