Symptoms and Diagnosis of Transient Ischemic Attack
Sudden weakness, numbness, confusion or any disturbance in vision can be due to a transient ischemic attack and needs to be attended to.
Symptoms of a Transient Ischemic Attack Include -
- Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, especially one sided.
- Sudden difficulty in understanding or trouble in speaking or confusion.
- Sudden trouble in seeing with one or both eyes.
- Sudden dizziness, difficulty in walking and loss of coordination
Diagnosis of Transient Ischemic Attack
- Blood tests including a complete blood count, test for cholesterol and blood glucose will provide information about risk factors
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- Electrocardiography or ECG studies will help us know if there is a cardiac source for the attack
- Imaging of the brain like CT scan or an MRI will tell us the cause; will determine if there is a block in blood supply or a bleed.
