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Just found out I’ve had a silent mini stroke!
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?
Thank you. I love our Mayo Clinic group.
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I have had 3 TIA's and I am curious. What is the difference between a silent mini stroke and a TIA? Initially, I worried about the possibility of a major stroke, but I don't worry anymore becuae, as the gentleman siad, the worry increasees your risk. Everything I have read says that you should not have any "side effects" of the TIA, but it definitely affected my writing ability. When I sign my name on a document, I get a brain freeze part way through [I do have a long name] and I have to deliberately force myself to continue writing. Take care of yourself and thanks for sharing.
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6 ReactionsSorry to hear that you've had an event. I know how scary it can be; I had a major stroke on Christmas Eve, 2018, and I am very concerned about having another one.
I think you're taking all the right steps, doing the best job you can. One bit of good advice I got was not to worry constantly about another stroke. That stresses you unnecessarily, and actually *increases* your risk.
It's difficult, I know, but letting fear dominate your whole existence is worse.
Good luck!
My stroke recovery story: http://www.youtube.com/@srlucado/videos
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