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A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "mini stroke" is caused by a temporary disruption in the blood supply to part of the brain.
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Causes of a transient ischaemic attack
Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) occur when one of the blood vessels that supply your brain with oxygen-rich blood becomes blocked.
Diagnosing a transient ischaemic attack
It's important to be assessed by a healthcare professional as soon as possible if you think you have had a transient ischaemic attack (TIA).
Introduction
A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "mini stroke" is caused by a temporary disruption in the blood supply to part of the brain.
Preventing a transient ischaemic attack
The best way to help prevent a TIA is to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and avoid smoking and drinking too much alcohol.
Symptoms of a transient ischaemic attack
The symptoms of a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) are the same as those of a stroke, but unlike a stroke they only last for a few minutes or hours.
Treating a transient ischaemic attack
The symptoms of a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) resolve in a few minutes or hours without any specific treatment.
