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vizhenz
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Posted: Dec 9th, 2006 11:57 AM |
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I recently had a mini stroke or TIA....
What is Transient Ischemic Attack?A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a transient stroke that lasts only a few minutes. It occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly interrupted. TIA symptoms, which usually occur suddenly, are similar to those of stroke but do not last as long. Most symptoms of a TIA disappear within an hour, although they may persist for up to 24 hours. Symptoms can include: numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body; confusion or difficulty in talking or understanding speech; trouble seeing in one or both eyes; and difficulty with walking, dizziness, or loss of balance and coordination.
Mini-strokes are "essentially the same thing as a stroke, except that it gets better [and the] symptoms go awayIs there really a difference between a "mini" and a "major" stroke?
The effects of a TIA are temporary, while the effects of a major stroke can be permanent. Any type of stroke is caused by interruption of blood supply to parts of the brain, which causes decreased brain function. If symptoms resolve themselves within 24 hours, the episode is deemed a TIA; if they continue beyond that, it is called a stroke.
A variety of factors can cause loss of blood flow to the brain, including blood clotting in an artery; narrowing, injury or inflammation of a blood vessel; cancer, a blood disorder (such as sickle cell anemia), or other condition; and a blood clot moving to the brain from another place in the body.
TIAs are "ischemic" strokes -- where the blood vessel clogs from within. This type accounts for about 83 percent of all strokes.
A second type -- which is not involved in TIAs -- are "hemorrhagic" strokes, where a weakened blood vessel ruptures, causing blood to accumulate in the brain and compress brain tissue. These account for about 17 percent of all strokes.
TIAs are often warning signs that a person is at risk for a more serious and debilitating stroke. About one-third of those who have a TIA will have an acute stroke some time in the future. Many strokes can be prevented by heeding the warning signs of TIAs and treating underlying risk factors. The most important treatable factors linked to TIAs and stroke are high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, heart disease, carotid artery disease, diabetes, and heavy use of alcohol. Medical help is available to reduce and eliminate these factors. Lifestyle changes such as eating a balanced diet, maintaining healthy weight, exercising, and enrolling in smoking and alcohol cessation programs can also reduce these factors
Causes
The underlying cause of a TIA often is a buildup of cholesterol-containing fatty deposits called plaques (atherosclerosis) in an artery or one of its branches that supply oxygen and nutrients to your brain. Plaques can decrease the blood flow through an artery or lead to the development of a clot. Other causes include a blood clot moving to the brain from another part of the body, most commonly from the heart.
to read more: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/transient-ischemic-attack/DS00220/DSECTION=4
for more information:
National Stroke Association
9707 East Easter Lane
Englewood, CO 80112-3747
info@stroke.org
http://www.stroke.org
Tel: 303-649-9299 800-STROKES (787-6537)
Fax: 303-649-1328
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DollFace
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Posted: Dec 11th, 2006 03:04 PM |
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| Well either way I hope all gets well and your health improves miss! You know we need you to help things go smooth around here!
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