and a previous TIA or stroke.
Managing these conditions with
a healthcare professional is an important part of stroke prevention.
What Happens After a Suspected TIA?
Doctors need to determine what caused the temporary interruption in blood flow and whether a stroke has already occurred.
Evaluation may involve a neurological examination, blood tests, imaging of the brain and blood vessels such as CT or MRI, and tests looking for heart-related causes such as an abnormal heart rhythm.
Treatment depends on the cause.
It may involve medications, management of blood pressure
