TIA

[Mazza23]

After going back into NSR on sat AF came back in the night had some strange feelings so went to GP this morning he thinks I may have had a small TIA have to have a carotid Doppler grrrr

[Wodney1966]

Wots one of those

[Mazza23 in reply to Wodney1966]

Like a small stroke

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Wodney1966]

Transient ischeamic attack. In other words a mini stroke.

[Mazza23 in reply to BobD]

Yes but will wait and see what tests say fingers crossed

[SRMGrandma Volunteer]

It's definitely best to get it checked out. Are you on an anticoagulant? Wishing you well. Keep us posted.

[Mazza23 in reply to SRMGrandma]

Yes iam anticoagulated have been for three yeArs will keep you posted

[BobD Volunteer]

Are you not still on anticoagulant?

[Mazza23 in reply to BobD]

Yes bob iam thank goodness

[Boombiddy]

Grrrrrr Mazza.

Glad you getting tested.

X B

[pottypete1]

Grrr

[Mazza23 in reply to pottypete1]

I'll be ok

[MarkS]

A carotid doppler only identifies TIAs caused by narrowing of the carotid artery, not strokes caused by AF. You need and MRI scan for that but it's probably too late now, as a TIA is transient by nature.

[Mazza23]

GP said that it was to late for MRI he just wants

to make sure arteries are clear

[MarkS in reply to Mazza23]

OK that's fine. It's worth taking every precaution you can to prevent a recurrence of course - controlling weight, sugar levels, BP, exercise every day, etc. The best of luck and I hope you do well.

Mark