TIAs are “warning strokes” that are strong predictors of astroke.
This article explores the causes and symptoms of ministrokes and how they’re treated.
What Is the Difference Between a TIA and a Stroke?
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There are severaldifferences between a stroke and a TIA.
Lack of blood flow is called ischemia.
Is a Ministroke the Same As a Silent Stroke?
No, they are not the same.
Asilent strokeis when someone has a stroke without realizing it.
They often do not even remember having any symptoms and are surprised when they get the news.
A ministroke, on the other hand, is a brief but memorable event.
To ensure normal brain function,blood travels through multiple blood vessels to every part of the brain.
The resulting lack of oxygen and nutrients in these areas is known as ischemia.
A TIA resolves before permanent damage can happen.
Ministroke Symptoms
Ministroke symptoms begin suddenly and can range from mild to severe.
They may involve physical impairment and loss of cognitive functions.
Others may last a few hours, but, by definition, they resolve within 24 hours.
Exactly what someone experiences depends on the part of the brain that is affected.
Your treatment plan will depend on the results of your TIA workup.
Symptoms may last minutes or hours but will resolve within 24 hours.
A Word From Verywell
A ministroke requires medical attention.
Consider a ministroke a health warning that you could gain control of.
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