TIA

 

What is TIA❓

 A blood clot that stuck in a small vessel in the brain 🧠

 Clot normally breaks up or other blood vessels can compensate

 Oxygen is not supplied to brain cells 🧠

 Symptoms last less than 24 hours ⌛

 

What are the symptoms of TIA❓ 

 Weakness of limbs

 Problems with vision, speech and balance 👁

 Confusion

 Numbness

 

How do you diagnose TIA❓

 Brain CT scan 🧠

 Blood tests 💉

 

How do you treat TIA❓

 Medicine to break down blood clots 💊

 Surgery to remove clots 🏨

 Rehabilitation 🏨

 Improving diet and exercise 🍏

 

Why should I worry about TIA❓

 Can cause death and long-term disability ⌛

 

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