Risks are the same as for stroke secondary to atherosclerosis. An examination may include neurologic, motor, and sensory examination to determine the specific neurologic deficits present, because they often correspond closely to the location of the injury to the brain. A bruit, an abnormal sound heard with the stethoscope, may be heard over the carotid arteries of the neck. See Stroke . Medications to control blood cholesterol levels may be required.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in developed countries.
Complications See Stroke . Hypertension , diabetes , heart disease , and other risk factors should be treated as appropriate. Smoking should be minimized or, preferably, stopped. Treatment of TIA may prevent some strokes. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.