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Heed the warning sent by a TIA
A TIA can be the first warning that there’s a risk of major stroke. TRUDY KITHER explains how it can happen and offers ways to heed the warning – naturally.
Atransient Ischemic Attack (TIA) is a mini or temporary stroke and may indicate a larger one is coming as there is decreased blood flow of the brain, spinal cord, or even the eye.
It is a risk factor for a stroke, but usually resolves within 24 hours.
Symptoms include paralysis or weakness, numbness, loss of vision, slurred speech and confusion – and
sometimes no sign at all. There are three main mechanisms of stroke: 1. Embolism – plaquing of tissues (consisting of calcium, cholesterol, or fibrous tissue) which break off and cause blockage in another part of the body. 2. Thrombus – a blood clot that mostly occurs in the atrium of the heart. This starts from atrial fibrillation (excessive
