🚨 What to Do If You Suspect a Mini-Stroke

✅ Call 911 Immediately — Even If Symptoms Are Gone

A TIA is a medical emergency. Do not drive yourself or your loved one to the hospital — paramedics can begin life-saving assessments en route.

At the ER, doctors will likely perform:

CT or MRI scan (to rule out a full stroke)

Carotid ultrasound (checks for artery blockages)

EKG or heart monitor (to detect AFib)

Blood tests (cholesterol, glucose, clotting factors)

💊 Immediate & Long-Term Treatment

After a TIA, treatment focuses on preventing a full stroke:

Immediate Steps:

Antiplatelet meds: Aspirin or clopidogrel to prevent clots

Anticoagulants: For AFib patients (e.g., warfarin, apixaban)

Blood pressure control: Medications like ACE inhibitors or beta-blockers

Statins: To lower cholesterol and stabilize plaque

Lifestyle Changes That Save Lives:

Quit smoking

Adopt a heart-healthy diet (Mediterranean-style: veggies, fish, whole grains)

Exercise regularly (even walking 30 mins/day helps)

Manage diabetes and weight

Limit alcohol

❤️ Final Thought: A Mini-Stroke Isn’t “Minor” — It’s a Miracle Warning

Think of a TIA as your body’s final warning before disaster.

It’s not a miracle that the symptoms went away.

It’s a chance — a narrow window — to take action before the next event causes paralysis, speech loss, or death.

So if your loved one shows any stroke-like symptom — no matter how brief — treat it like an emergency.

Because the difference between a full recovery and lifelong disability might just come down to how fast you act.

And that’s a risk worth taking seriously.