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Just found out I’ve had a silent mini stroke (TIA). Had this?
After a fall, my doctor ordered a CT scan, and an “incidental” find was a silent mini stroke (not TIA) in a small vessel. Age indeterminate, so not sure how long I’ve had it.
I’m scheduled for Carotid artery Doppler, and a coronary artery CT. Doctor put me on .81 aspirin, and awaiting results of scans.
I’m quite concerned that this increases my risk for a large stroke, or more mini strokes. I’ve changed my diet, losing weight, getting cholesterol down (which wasn’t overly high) and watching BP, (which is normal). I’m 73 and otherwise in good health…. I thought!
Have you had similar findings? What have you experienced?
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I experienced TIA at age 37. I am now 72, as well. I can post more tomorrow. Sleep well.
@mrswah - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.
This Mayo Clinic information on TIA may be useful to you, if you've not seen it:
- Transient ischemic attack (TIA) https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/transient-ischemic-attack/symptoms-causes/syc-20355679
Will you share more about your TIA and how it arose?
Hi @mrswah - how are you doing? Wondering if you have experienced any lasting effects of the TIA or any subsequent strokes?
@mollyd - just wanted to check in with you and see how things are going with your health since your five mini strokes?