travel to the brain.
Possible symptoms include:
- Palpitations
- Irregular heartbeat
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
Some people have no symptoms at all. When atrial fibrillation is diagnosed, treatment may include medication to reduce clot risk.
9. Take a Previous TIA Seriously
If you have already had a TIA, your risk of a future stroke is higher.
Medical evaluation may help determine whether you need:
- Antiplatelet medication
- Anticoagulation
- Cholesterol treatment
- Blood-pressure treatment
- Carotid-artery evaluation
- Treatment for abnormal heart rhythms
A previous TIA should never be treated as harmless.
Other Risk Factors Worth Discussing
Stroke risk can also be influenced by:
- Family history
- Increasing age
- Obesity
- Sleep apnea
- Cardiovascular disease
- Kidney disease
- Physical inactivity
You cannot change every risk factor, but managing the ones you can control still matters.
Why Acting Quickly Matters
During a stroke, brain tissue can be damaged within minutes, and some treatments are only appropriate within specific time windows.
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