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Transient Ischemic Attack (Mini-Stroke) (cont.)

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Treatment

Medical Treatment

Treatment of TIA is aimed at preventing a future stroke.

Minimizing risk factors is a priority, including optimizing blood pressure, cholesterol, and controlling diabetes.
Aspirin is the drug of choice to prevent future TIAs or stroke. Aspirin makes platelets less sticky and prevents clot formation.
If the TIA occurs when the patient is already taking aspirin, then alternative anti-platelet drugs like clopidogrel bisulfate (Plavix) or aspirin-dipyridamole ER (Aggrenox) may be indicated.
If the carotid ultrasound shows major narrowing of the artery (stenosis), referral to a vascular surgeon may be necessary to unclog the artery with a carotid endarterectomy.

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