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Transient ischaemic attacks and mild strokes
A guide for patients and carers
What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when there is a sudden interruption to the flow of blood to part of the brain which lasts long enough to cause some permanent damage to the brain.
Whereas the symptoms of a transient ischaemic attack clear in a few minutes or hours, those of a stroke last days, weeks or months and may be permanent. 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). The information given in this booklet applies to people who have made a good recovery after a mild stroke as well as to those who have had a transient ischaemic attack.
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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
