Just found out I’ve had a silent mini stroke (TIA). Had this?

Posted by ginger123 @ginger123, Sep 21, 2024

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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mrswah | @mrswah | Dec 13, 2025

I experienced TIA at age 37. I am now 72, as well. I can post more tomorrow. Sleep well.

Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Dec 23, 2025

In reply to @mrswah "I experienced TIA at age 37. I am now 72, as well. I can post more..." + (show)

@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?

Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Mar 17 12:58pm

In reply to @mrswah "I experienced TIA at age 37. I am now 72, as well. I can post more..." + (show)

Hi @mrswah - how are you doing? Wondering if you have experienced any lasting effects of the TIA or any subsequent strokes?

Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Mar 25 9:47am

In reply to @mollyd "I have had five mini strokes. Under went PFO closer at Mayo. Knock on wood. I’m..." + (show)

@mollyd - just wanted to check in with you and see how things are going with your health since your five mini strokes?

almost | @almost | Mar 28 6:28pm

Transient Ischemic Attack,
After 4 days in an overflow ER and test after test after test. (all of them) That was the diagnosis. No brain damage. Not heart issues just high BP. I had gone to a ready clinic because my right foot well, had loss of feeling and some mobility. Was transferred to hospital ER. There a nurse crashed me out on something to lower my BP, In the end only thing that was conclusive is the BP.

Prescribed:

Lisinopril 20MG 2x
Leucovor 25MG
Clopidogrel 75MG
Aspirin 81MG

Yeah 2 Lisinopril a day!
I complained of fatigue I can't work
PCP 1: We'll have to wait and see.
PCP 2 Took me off everything, reduced than took me off the Pril.
One of those is for patience getting of chemo.
Yeah
I'm still taking the aspirin and still get fatigued.
I stretch every morning and adding more every week
Is there no play book for this?
I'm in the dark.