What are the symptoms of ATIA mini stroke?

Symptoms

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.
• Sudden confusion.
• Sudden trouble speaking.
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
• Sudden trouble walking.
• Sudden dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
• Sudden, severe headache with no known cause.

What does a mini brain stroke feel like?

If necessary measures are taken within the first hours of the symptoms, damage to the brain cells can be reduced. Other symptoms include sudden arm, leg or face weakness, sudden confusion or speaking, sudden trouble seeing, sudden trouble with balance and a sudden severe headache with no known cause.

How long do you stay in the hospital after a mini stroke?

The typical length of a hospital stay after a stroke is five to seven days. During this time, the stroke care team will evaluate the effects of the stroke, which will determine the rehabilitation plan.

What are those mini strokes called?

A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or “mini stroke” is caused by a temporary disruption in the blood supply to part of the brain.

Do mini strokes show up on MRI?

A TIA cannot be seen on a CT or MRI, as opposed to a stroke, where changes may be seen on these scans. CT (computerised tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) are both brain scans that tell where your stroke has happened in the brain and what type of stroke it was.

What happens if a mini stroke goes untreated?

If a stroke is untreated for the full 10 hours, the brain ages up to 36 years! With every minute you wait, the brain loses two million brain cells. When it comes to stroke treatment, every single second counts. Unfortunately, many stroke patients are unable to seek help for themselves due to the nature of the attack.

Can you feel a stroke coming on?

Numbness or weakness in your face, arm, or leg, especially on one side. Confusion or trouble understanding other people. Difficulty speaking. Trouble seeing with one or both eyes.

Does age affect stroke recovery?

Age is the most important risk factor for developing a stroke. In addition, age may also influence stroke recovery. To allow structured discharge planning, it may be important to consider the influence of age on stroke recovery during the early phase.

Can TIA be seen on MRI?

You will likely have a head CT scan or brain MRI. A stroke may show changes on these tests, but TIAs will not.

How can I prevent a stroke after a TIA?

Prevention

1. Don’t smoke. Stopping smoking reduces your risk of a TIA or a stroke.
2. Limit cholesterol and fat.
3. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
4. Limit sodium.
5. Exercise regularly.
6. Limit alcohol intake.
7. Maintain a healthy weight.
8. Don’t use illicit drugs.