Mini stroke vs regular stroke: Know risk factors, signs and symptoms
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It has been observed that the risk of stroke in the first three months after a mini-stroke or TIA is 2-17 percent. About 33 percent of those with a history of TIA have a major stroke within a year without any treatment.
New Delhi: A stroke can be devastating not only for the person who gets one, but for the entire family. This unfortunate episode can result in premature death and lifelong disability. In India, the incidence rate of stroke is estimated to be 119 to 145 per 100,000 people and we see 1.44 to 1.64 million cases of strokes annually. Sometimes when we do not heed the warning signs of stroke, we end up becoming victims of this devastating episode.
One such sign is the Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) or mini-stroke. It has been observed that the risk of stroke in the first three months after a TIA is 2-17 percent. About 33 percent of those with a history of TIA have a major stroke within a year without any treatment.
When the blood flow to the brain cuts off for a short while (less than 5 minutes) it causes a transient neurological symptom same as is observed in stroke but are rapidly reversible. This is known as TIA.
