{"id":17673,"date":"2025-05-20T11:31:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T11:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=17673"},"modified":"2025-05-20T11:31:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T11:31:41","slug":"mini-strokes-major-impact-how-tias-may-cause-lasting-brain-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/05\/20\/mini-strokes-major-impact-how-tias-may-cause-lasting-brain-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Mini-Strokes, Major Impact: How TIAs May Cause Lasting Brain Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Watan<\/strong><\/em>-Although often referred to as \u201cmini-strokes,\u201d transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) may cause long-term damage to brain health, similar to the effects of a full stroke, according to recent studies reported by The New York Times.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1355\">Ten years ago, American woman Christine Kramer woke up to let her dog out, unaware that the morning would become unforgettable. \u201cI couldn\u2019t speak, and my right hand was nearly paralyzed,\u201d she recalls. Still, she went back to sleep, assuming it was nothing serious. She ignored the symptoms and went to work as usual\u2014until things worsened in the following days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1575\">Persistent tingling in her arm and trouble speaking and writing led to an MRI scan, which revealed she had experienced a mild stroke.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1575\">\u201cIf I could go back in time, I would\u2019ve sought help immediately,\u201d Kramer now says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1891\">Her case is not unique. Medical estimates indicate that about 240,000 Americans experience TIAs each year. Symptoms often appear suddenly and resolve within minutes or hours, leading many to dismiss them. But a major study recently published in JAMA Neurology found that TIAs can leave lasting cognitive effects.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12484\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12484\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12484 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/khaminiaa00-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\" lasting effects of TIA\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/khaminiaa00-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/khaminiaa00-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/khaminiaa00-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/khaminiaa00.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Although often referred to as \u201cmini-strokes,\u201d transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) may cause long-term damage to brain health<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1920\">Groundbreaking Findings<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"2201\">The study, led by Dr. Victor Del Bene of the University of Alabama, tracked over 30,000 people over 45 who had never had a stroke or TIA. It concluded that participants who later experienced a TIA showed cognitive decline within five years\u2014similar to those who had a full stroke.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2359\">\u201cEven if no further health complications occur, people who suffer a TIA show a cognitive trajectory similar to those with full strokes,\u201d Del Bene explained.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2384\">A Race Against Time<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2574\">Experts emphasize the critical importance of rapid response. The risk of a full stroke within 90 days of a TIA ranges from 5% to 20%, with half of that risk occurring within just 48 hours.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2764\">Dr. Clay Johnston of the Harper Health Center in Texas says, \u201cPeople should treat TIAs like major strokes\u2014with urgency and decisiveness. A quick return to normal doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re safe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2863\">To recognize early symptoms, the American Heart Association recommends the acronym BE FAST:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"3108\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2907\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2907\">B (Balance): Sudden loss of balance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2940\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2940\">E (Eyes): Vision changes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2974\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2974\">F (Face): Facial drooping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"3013\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3013\">A (Arms): Weakness in the arms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3053\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3053\">S (Speech): Difficulty speaking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3108\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3108\">T (Time): Time is critical\u2014seek help immediately<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6009\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6009\" style=\"width: 958px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6009 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Success-of-Brain-Chip-Implantation-in-the-First-Human.jpg\" alt=\"The study, led by Dr. Victor Del Bene of the University of Alabama, tracked over 30,000 people over 45 who had never had a stroke or TIA.\" width=\"958\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Success-of-Brain-Chip-Implantation-in-the-First-Human.jpg 958w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Success-of-Brain-Chip-Implantation-in-the-First-Human-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Success-of-Brain-Chip-Implantation-in-the-First-Human-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Success-of-Brain-Chip-Implantation-in-the-First-Human-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Success-of-Brain-Chip-Implantation-in-the-First-Human-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Success-of-Brain-Chip-Implantation-in-the-First-Human-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6009\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">brain health stroke<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3140\">Updated Medical Guidelines<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3440\">The 2023 clinical guidelines recommend immediate brain imaging, lab tests, and identification of risk factors for any suspected TIA case. Anticoagulant therapy may be necessary, and lifestyle changes\u2014like quitting smoking and managing blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol\u2014are strongly advised.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3640\">Even when symptoms seem mild or fleeting, cases like that of 74-year-old retired attorney Karen Howes\u2014who only discovered multiple TIAs through routine testing\u2014highlight the importance of vigilance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3800\">In conclusion, both scientific research and personal stories show that a \u201cmini-stroke\u201d can be a major warning sign. There is no room for delay or complacency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watan-Although often referred to as \u201cmini-strokes,\u201d transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) may cause long-term damage to brain health, similar to the effects of a full stroke, according to recent studies reported by The New York Times. 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