Transient Ischemic Attack

Do you know what a TIA is? Learn why you should...

Hemorrhagic strokes are caused by bleeding and occurs when blood vessels leak or rupture. The leaks and ruptures can occur for several reasons including high blood pressure, and weakening of the blood vessel walls (aneurysms).

A TIA (transient ischemic attack) is a mini stroke, a temporary clot in the brain that can cause an assortment of symptoms.

A TIA (transient ischemic attack) is very serious '" it's your body's way of warning you that a stroke may be imminent.

If you have only one suspicious symptom, in no way does this mean it can't be a TIA (transient ischemic attack).

Have you had what seems like a TIA (transient ischemic attack), but you shrugged it off because it lasted "only a few minutes"?

A TIA, or transient ischemic attack, is a warning sign that a stroke may be lurking just around the bend.

A TIA (transient ischemic attack) is an extremely serious condition, even though its effects typically last only several minutes.

Stress absolutely can trigger a TIA, or transient ischemic attack, says John M. Kennedy, MD, medical director of preventative cardiology and wellness at Marina del Rey Hospital.

Have you had a TIA (transient ischemic attack) and wonder if either 1) It's safe to continue your exercise program, or 2) It's safe to begin an exercise program if you haven't been exercising?

If you've had a TIA, you may be wondering if it's safe to exercise. I'm a certified personal trainer, but consulted with a cardiologist to find out just how dangerous it is to exercise after a transient ischemic attack.

A true story about a lady who had a TIA due to left atrial myxoma.

The symptoms of a transient ischemic attack pass quickly, usually in a matter of minutes or even just a few seconds. Be warned though that if you simply brush aside these symptoms, you may be putting yourself at risk to an impending full stroke.

Each year 700,000 fatal strokes occur here in the United States, it is unclear how many TIA's occur that patients recover from completely. Do what you can to lower your chance of experiencing a fatal stroke.

Arteries become clogged and block flow of blood to the brain. This can occur in utero but is not caused by clogged arteries but from structural malformation of the heart.

A Transient Ischemic Attack is a temporary loss of blood flow to the brain, usually caused by some sort of blood clotting.

Informative artice that explains TIA, risk factors,symtoms and possible treaments

A transient ischemic attack or TIA can be a predictor of a full blown stroke.