Symptoms of a Mini Stroke
A mini stroke or TIA, transient ischemic attacks, occurs when a supply of oxygen is cut off to a portion of the brain. A mini stroke usually lasts ten minutes and the symptoms are temporary. The symptoms of a mini stroke include, vision problems in one or both eyes, dizziness, weakness, speech problems, inability to walk, and memory loss. It is important to call your doctor as soon as the symptoms occur.
Posted by h_heather_98 on 8/21/2009
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Alternate Name(s): Mini stroke; TIA; Little stroke ... Symptoms of TIA are the same as those that occur in stroke and include the sudden development of: numbness , tingling , changes in sensation weakness , heavy feeling of extremities speech difficulty (garbled speech; slurred speech ) vision ...
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Also called: Mini-stroke, TIA ... A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke that comes and goes quickly. It happens when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in your brain. This causes the blood supply to the brain to stop briefly. Symptoms of a TIA are like other stroke symptoms, but do not last as long.
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Read about the symptoms of a mini stroke and learn to recognize the signs of a mini stroke. ... The symptoms of a mini stroke can be quite similar to those of a full stroke, and as such it is important to seek medical attention right away to determine the extent of the condition. FACT: If you have suffered a mini stroke...
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If you have one or more stroke symptoms that last more than a few minutes, don't delay! Immediately call 9-1-1 or the emergency medical service (EMS) number so an ambulance (ideally with advanced life support) can quickly be sent for you.
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Like most strokes, mini strokes or transient ischemic attacks (TIA), are caused by the sudden interruption of blood flow to an area of the brain. ... By the current definition, the symptoms of mini stroke/TIA disappear completely within 24 hours. Strokes on the other hand leave long-lasting physical impairments.
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Read about transient ischemic attack (TIA) or ... Some may consider this a mini-stroke, however, in reality, it is a stroke that resolved or improved functionality to the affected body part. ... By definition, a TIA resolves within 24 hours, but most TIA symptoms resolve within a few minutes.
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Read about transient ischemic attack (TIA) or ... Transient Ischemic Attack (Mini-Stroke) (cont.) ... The symptoms of stroke and TIA are the same and depend upon the particular region of the brain that is affected. But while a stroke is permanent, TIAs by definition resolve on their own.
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A large study shows the need for public education about the symptoms and risks of mini-stroke, also called transient ischemic attack or TIA. ... Reported in the journal Neurology, the study found only 9 percent of the 10,000 people questioned could define TIA or identify even one of its symptoms. The symptoms are the same...
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Does your loved one have stroke symptoms? Do they need emergency medical care? ... If you notice one or more of these symptoms of a stroke, don't wait. Call 911 immediately for an ambulance; get the person to a hospital right away! Expect the person to protest -- denial is common -- especially if it's "only" a mini stroke.
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