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Mini stroke
Mini-stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a condition where there is insufficient blood flow to a part of the brain causing sudden weakness or loss of sensation that lasts for minutes or hours. Unlike a stroke, it resolves and there is no brain cell death.
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A 34-year old asked:
Is it normal to experience mini-strokes (ati) while taking ssri's or antypsychotics?
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What is a "mini-stroke" TIA?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Can mini strokes be detected on MRI?
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What is the treatment for mini-stroke?
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A 34-year old asked:
What are the symptoms of a "mini stroke"?
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how do you know if you had a mini stroke?
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A 37-year old female asked:
How come mini strokes can't be seen on MRI?
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A 38-year old asked:
How serious is it if you have had a mini stroke?
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A 38-year old asked:
What are the symptoms associated with a mini stroke?
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A 41-year old asked:
I think I just had a mini stroke. What are the signs?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can you tell me what the after affects of a mini stroke?
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A 34-year old asked:
What are the differences between a stroke or mini stroke ?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can mini strokes lead to mental impairment or mental illness?
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A 43-year old asked:
How could you know if you have had a mini stroke in your sleep?
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A 40-year old asked:
How often can you have a mini stroke before you get the big one?
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A 49-year old asked:
What tests/procedures can detect TIA's (mini strokes) in seniors?
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A 33-year old asked:
If you have a mini stroke does that mean a big stroke is imminent?
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A 41-year old asked:
Did i have mini strokes if a bit dazed and sleepy and lethagic at 63?
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A 32-year old asked:
Can you please tell me if the stroke was like a tia(mini stroke) or not?
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A 40-year old asked:
If someone gets a "mini stroke" does this mean they are likely to have a major stroke?
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A 36-year old asked:
What is the chance that you do not have a mini stroke before actually having a big stroke?
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A 44-year old asked:
What're the odds of having of tia / mini-stroke two days in a row at around the same time of day?
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A 45-year old asked:
I know mini strokes can lead to a massive stroke but do they cause cognitive or mental impairment?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is it normal to feel severely tired after a mini stroke even though the stroke was over two weeks ago?
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A 21-year old female asked:
my boyfriend just had a mini stroke what things should he avoid doing and what are the symtoms after a mini stroke?
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A 44-year old asked:
What's a mini stroke like?
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A 37-year old female asked:
What are symptoms of mini strokes?
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A female asked about a male:
Are mini strokes common in elderly people?
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A 48-year old asked:
Can mini strokes cause mental impairment?
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Can mini strokes cause mental impairment overnight?
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