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Just found out I’ve had a silent mini stroke!

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?
Thank you. I love our Mayo Clinic group.

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Zebra | @californiazebra | 3 hours ago
In reply to @lizjohn "MRI has been ordered as to how long it will take for that to be scheduled..." + (show)
@lizjohn

MRI has been ordered as to how long it will take for that to be scheduled is anyone's guess. You are so right; we know our own bodies and wish doctors would just listen to us more often. Brain scan was normal, so no neurologist is needed. Doctor did discuss with me ways in which I can possibly avoid having another one, losing weight which I am already doing, drinking more water which I already drink 6-8 glasses a day, exercise at least 30 minute a day which I have just signed up for chair yoga classes, and take aspirin which I have been doing for the last 10 years. Don't know what else I can do, as far as other exercise, I have bone on bone in my ankle preventing me from doing much walking. I will do everything I can to keep this from happening again.

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Glad your doctor is listening. Hope the MRI is normal. Good health habits are always good. Probably most of us could do more there. Best of luck to you.

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