What is minor brain stroke?

Answer 1

A minor brain stroke is also known as a TIA, or transient ischemic attack. It is usually caused when a blood clot temporarily blocks an artery in the brain. TIA's can last for only five minutes, or they can be longer in duration. With TIA's you don't usually have any permanent damage.

Unfortunately, a TIA may be a warning sign of a bigger stroke that is to come. A TIA is a major risk factor for a stroke, and should not be taken lightly.

If the person who suffered it is under 55, they really need to be checked for clotting disorders, as TIA's are rare for people under that age.

You may also want to consider medications such as taking a baby aspirin every day, or Plavix. These are blood thinners that prevent arterial clots.

Here are a list of TIA/Stroke symptoms. They should NEVER be ignored. Time lost is brain lost!

Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body

Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding

Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes

Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination

Sudden severe headache with no apparent cause

You need to call an ambulance or get yourself to the ER ASAP if you experience these.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

There are two different types. To put it simply. One is a blockage of blood to the brain and another is when a blood vessel of the brain breaks. Either way the brain is damaged. The build up of pressure affects different areas differently. Speech, paralysis and death can occur.

If you are referring to a TIA or what some call a mini stroke. Tell the person who had it to consider it a warning. If they don't rectify the cause they will soon have a real stroke.

Answer 3

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