Information from Your Family Doctor: Symptoms and Signs of Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack

摘要

Most people with stroke or TIA have a blockage in one of their blood vessels that stops the flow of blood to part of their brain, usually because of a blood clot. Some of the things that increase your risk of stroke and TIA include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, an abnormal heart rhythm, being older than 55 years, and a family history of stroke or TIA.