What is a transient ischemic attack?
A transient ischemic attack occurs when the physiological process of blood circulation to the brain is disrupted. The pathology is characterized by the same signs as those observed during a stroke.
A transient ischemic attack lasts for several minutes and does not cause long-term damage. However, it can be considered a warning sign, a kind of warning sign, because if we look at the statistics, we find that one in three people who have a transient ischemic attack will develop a stroke, and half of them will have a stroke within a year. That is why doctors also call a transient ischemic attack a mini-stroke.
In fact, a transient ischemic attack is both an indication of an impending stroke and a chance for the patient to avoid a stroke (the doctor will be able to prescribe a course of stroke prevention, prophylactic medication).
A transient ischemic attack lasts for a few minutes, and most symptoms disappear within an hour. In rare clinical cases, symptoms persist for 24 hours.
Symptoms develop suddenly and include:
- Weakness, numbness, or paralysis in the face or limbs, usually on one side of the body;
- Slurred speech;
- Blurred vision or loss of vision in one or both eyes;
- Dizziness;
- Loss of balance or coordination.
All the recommendations that are generally necessary to avoid other pathologies are provided for the prevention of transient ischemic attacks - a healthy lifestyle and regular physical examination are effective (monitoring even when a person is practically healthy, that is, nothing bothers him).
For the prevention of transient ischemic attack, all the recommendations that are generally necessary to avoid other pathologies are provided - a healthy lifestyle and regular body check-ups are effective (monitoring even when a person is practically healthy, i.e. nothing is bothering them).
It is recommended to:
- Quit smoking;
- Limit cholesterol and fat;
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables;
- Limit salt intake as much as possible;
- Exercise regularly;
- Control alcohol intake;
- Maintain a healthy, normal weight;
- Do not take drugs;
- Control diabetes and high blood pressure.
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