A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) is a Transient episode of Neurologic dysfunction caused by blood loss ( Loss of Blood flow). TIA is mostly resolved in 24 hours.

Symptoms of TIA

The symptoms of TIA ( Transient Ischemic Attack) mostly resembles to those of full stroke but its duration remains for half or an hour ( short duration). Patient completely recovers within 24 hours. The symptoms shown are below:

• Paralysis of one side of body
• Tongue paralysis
• Difficulty in Speaking
• Half face weakness

Never ignore these symptoms as these leads full stroke.

Factors Influencing TIA

• High Blood Pressure
• Diabetes
• Heart Diseases
• Excessive Fat
• Arrythmia
• Genetic influence
• Factor increases after age 55

Diagnosis of Transient Ischemic Attack

• Complete Check by Physician
• Blood Test
• CT Scan , MRI , ECG
• Special ultrasound of Veins of Neck

Prevention and Treatment

• Proper treatment of Blood Pressure, Fat and Heart Diseases
• Proper Nutrional Diet and Walking
• Doctor can prescribe Aspirin and some other medicine

TIA ( Transient Ischemic Attack) Complete information in Urdu

By: Dr. Fozan Khan ( Member of PCK)

Urdu Poster written by Dr Muhammad Fozan Khan ( member of PCK) and written by Public Health Awareness for Pakistan ( A project of Pakistan Clinical Knowledge PCK)

Special Thanks to Dr. Naeem Ashraf Qureshi for his efforts and hard work and revolutionary steps in Health.