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What did her MRI show?
@guyrien, my first thought was for your wife to ask her primary care provider or neurologist to schedule an MRI asap. That could eliminate that ticking time bomb feeling for her. Once you know, you know. Depending on what is discovered, she may be referred to a cardiologist as well. As for blood thinners, I remember my dad had to be careful what he ate and drank (no alcohol) while taking them. You may want to check on that.
Once you two know what you are truly dealing with, you can attack a plan to prevent a stroke in the future. No guarantees, but we stroke survivors give it all we've got and pray for the best. I encourage you two to do the same. Hope you get good results!
Her health team must be apprised of the lastest event, and of the previous one and when it took place if they don't already know. Sadly, and I am not a health expert, not a physician, but it does sound to me like a TIA. About all you can do for now is to read up on TIAs, what if any treatment can be undertaken, including prophylaxis, which is almost always a DOAC (Direct-acting Oral Anti-coagulant), and what she (and you) can/should do in order to stem their onset in the future.
These signs are often an indication of systemic inflammation. The adhesion of plaque and thrombosis are both exacerbated by inflamed tissues, including portions of the vascular system. Your physician and perhaps a neurologist will know where to take this from here.