Things that can raise your chances of getting a transient ischemic attack are the same as those for other strokes, including:
A TIA can sometimes be a warning sign that you'll have an ischemic stroke soon.
Don't take any chances if you or someone you know has any symptoms that seem like a stroke. Get medical help in a hurry.
- Age
- High blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Family history of strokes
- Atrial fibrillation