mini stroke
Temporary brain ischemia
A mini stroke, medically called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a brief episode where blood flow to the brain is temporarily blocked.
Symptoms mirror a full stroke—numbness, confusion, slurred speech, vision problems—but resolve within minutes to hours without permanent damage.
She had a mini stroke last year but recovered completely.
Mini strokes are warning signs that a major stroke may follow.
Brief cerebral ischemia
- ischemiaInsufficient tissue blood supply
- cerebrovascularBrain circulation-related
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
- embolismObstruction in blood vessel
occlusion · clot · carotid · artery · brain · infarct · blood flow · circulation
Neurological language impairment
- hemiparesisOne-sided bodily weakness
- dysarthriaMotor speech muscle disorder
- weaknessDeficiency in force
- numbnessLoss of sensation
confusion · vision loss · dizziness · slurred speech · arm weakness · balance problems · temporary · transient
Chronic elevated arterial pressure
- atrial fibrillationDisorganized cardiac rhythm disorder
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
- obesityExcess body fat condition
high cholesterol · sedentary lifestyle · family history · heart disease · blood clots · age · alcohol consumption · sleep apnea
Magnetic body imaging
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- angiographyImaging of blood vessels
- neurologistPhysician specializing in nervous system
- echocardiogramUltrasound of the heart
blood tests · brain imaging · Doppler · EKG · neurological exam · emergency room · triage · assessment
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- speech therapyTreatment for communication disorders
- recuperationGradual return to health
healing · improvement · progress · adaptation · resilience · support groups · outpatient · follow-up
Substance preventing blood clots
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- blood thinnerClot-prevention medication
- statinCholesterol-lowering pharmaceutical
- stentImplanted tube for blockages
medication · antihypertensive · lifestyle modification · surgery · intervention · prevention
TIA
Brief cerebral ischemia
- ischemiaInsufficient tissue blood supply
- cerebrovascularBrain circulation-related
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
embolism · occlusion · clot · carotid · artery · brain · infarct · blood flow · circulation · atherosclerosis
aphasia
Neurological language impairment
- hemiparesisOne-sided bodily weakness
- dysarthriaMotor speech muscle disorder
- weaknessDeficiency in force
numbness · confusion · vision loss · dizziness · slurred speech · arm weakness · balance problems · temporary · transient · focal
hypertension
Chronic elevated arterial pressure
- atrial fibrillationDisorganized cardiac rhythm disorder
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
obesity · high cholesterol · sedentary lifestyle · family history · heart disease · blood clots · age · alcohol consumption · sleep apnea · stress
MRI
Magnetic body imaging
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- angiographyImaging of blood vessels
- neurologistPhysician specializing in nervous system
echocardiogram · blood tests · brain imaging · Doppler · EKG · neurological exam · emergency room · triage · assessment · screening
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- speech therapyTreatment for communication disorders
recuperation · healing · improvement · progress · adaptation · resilience · support groups · outpatient · follow-up · monitoring
anticoagulant
Substance preventing blood clots
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- blood thinnerClot-prevention medication
- statinCholesterol-lowering pharmaceutical
stent · medication · antihypertensive · lifestyle modification · surgery · intervention · prevention
- strokesbackstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, crawl, freestyle
- stroke riskshypertension, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, smoking
- StrokeTIA, cerebral hemorrhage, penumbra
- Heart Emergenciesheart attack, cardiac arrest, CPR, defibrillation, heart failure
- neurological symptomsnumbness, tremor, paralysis, aphasia, ataxia
- ischemiaTIA, hypoperfusion, reduced blood flow, oxygen deprivation, hypoxia
mini strokestroke
Sudden brain blood blockage
massive stroke · ischemic stroke · hemorrhagic stroke · CVA · brain hemorrhage
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