What is TIA?? The definition of Transient Ischemic Attack is, when blood flows to a part of the brain and stops for a brief period of time. Whenever this kind of clot seems to happen to a person, they seem to have a stroke-like symptom for about 1-2 hours. Having a Transient Ischemic Attack can be a warning sign that a true stroke may happen in the future if something is not done to prevent it.

Causes of TIA Some of the causes of TIA are, a blood clot in an artery of the brain. It may also be a blood clot that has been traveling to the brain from somewhere else in the body. If you happen to injure a blood vessel, you also may have a risk of getting a TIA. Based on research the main cause of experiencing a TIA is having high blood pressure. People with diabetes, family history of strokes, high cholesterol, and also increasing of age. Statistically people that have a higher chance of getting TIA are those who are ages of 55 years and older. If you happen to have some sort of heart disease, you have a greater chance of getting TIA or even worse, a stroke.

Signs and symptoms of TIA * Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body. * Sudden vision changes. * Sudden trouble speaking. * Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements. * Sudden problems with walking or balance. * A sudden, severe headache that is different from past headaches.
If symptoms last longer than an hour, it might be more likely that you have had a stroke. Ways to diagnose TIA The way that TIA is diagnosed is by history and physical examination. The physician will need to complete a thorough history from the patient and family or friends who witnessed the event. The physical exam will include careful attention to the neurologic examination. This may include assessing mental status to make sure that the patient is alert and oriented, check eye range of motion, and facial movement to evaluate cranial nerves,