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I came across this Web site today that talks about transient ischemic attack (TIA). I had never heard of TIA before but I now know that it is one of the leading risk factors for suffering a serious stroke. The site has a lot of other important information I wanted to share with you. It's called Talk About TIA—www.TalkAboutTIA.com.
TIA symptoms are similar to those of a stroke, such as confusion and trouble speaking, weakness or numbness of the face, arms or legs (especially on one side) and loss of coordination. The big difference between TIA and stroke is that TIAs last less than a day — they usually begin and end in less than five minutes. They also leave little or no damage,1 which means people usually don't report it to their doctors or even realize that they've had one.2
TIA is serious, though. More than 1/3 of people who have a TIA will eventually have a stroke,2 and although studies may vary, up to one in five will have a stroke within 90 days!3 It's important to learn about TIA so you can call 911 immediately if you think you're having one.
The good news is there are steps you can take to increase your awareness about the risk of having a stroke after a TIA. Visit the
Talk About TIA
Web site to learn how.
Best,
- American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Transient Ischemic Attack, 2008. Found at: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4781
- Transient Ischemic Attack Prevention Brochure. National Stroke Association, 2007. Found at: http://www.stroke.org/site/DocServer/TIA.pdf?docID=405. Accessed September 18, 2008.
- Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics — 2008 Update. American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Web site. Found at: http://www.circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/reprint/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.187998v1
- National Stroke Association Guidelines for the Management of TIA. National Stroke Association. 2006. Found at: http://www.stroke.org/site/DocServer/TIA_Guidelines_070506_sm.pdf?docID=2361
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Subject: has sent you a virtual postcard.
Hi :
I came across this Web site today that talks about transient ischemic attack (TIA). I had never heard of TIA before but I now know that it is one of the leading risk factors for suffering a serious stroke. The site has a lot of other important information I wanted to share with you. It's called Talk About TIA—www.TalkAboutTIA.com.
TIA symptoms are similar to those of a stroke, such as confusion and trouble speaking, weakness or numbness of the face, arms or legs (especially on one side) and loss of coordination. The big difference between TIA and stroke is that TIAs last less than a day — they usually begin and end in less than five minutes. They also leave little or no damage,1 which means people usually don't report it to their doctors or even realize that they've had one.2
TIA is serious, though. More than 1/3 of people who have a TIA will eventually have a stroke,2 and although studies may vary, up to one in five will have a stroke within 90 days!3 It's important to learn about TIA so you can call 911 immediately if you think you're having one.
The good news is there are steps you can take to increase your awareness about the risk of having a stroke after a TIA. Visit the
Talk About TIA
Web site to learn how.
Best,
- American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Transient Ischemic Attack, 2008. Found at: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4781
- Transient Ischemic Attack Prevention Brochure. National Stroke Association, 2007. Found at: http://www.stroke.org/site/DocServer/TIA.pdf?docID=405. Accessed September 18, 2008.
- Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics — 2008 Update. American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Web site. Found at: http://www.circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/reprint/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.187998v1
- National Stroke Association Guidelines for the Management of TIA. National Stroke Association. 2006. Found at: http://www.stroke.org/site/DocServer/TIA_Guidelines_070506_sm.pdf?docID=2361
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