Though many people can control their cholesterol levels through diet and exercise, some cannot and need medication prescribed by their physician. TIA Stroke Transient Ischemic Attacks, also called TIAs or mini-strokes, are brief episodes of stroke symptoms that usually last for only a few minutes. Unlike stroke, TIAs do not result in permanent brain damage. More than one-third of all people who experience TIAs will go on to have a stroke. If you have already had a stroke, you may be up to ten times more likely to have another.
Stroke is a medical emergency.
Treatment can be more effective if given quickly. Regular doctor visits can help diagnose these problems and help present a stroke before it happens. Detection and management of stroke risk factors are the best waysS to lower your personal risk for stroke. If you answered yes to any of the questions on this form, you may be at increased risk for stroke. If any of the controllable risk factors listed apply to you, National Stroke Association recommends a visit to your doctor to discuss your individual risk and develop a treatment plan.