FACE TIA
Functional, cognitive and emotional outcomes after Transient Ischemic Attack: A prospective, controlled cohort study to inform future rehabilitative interventions (FACE TIA)
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Publication
A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is the same as a stroke but the symptoms last a short amount of time. This guide explains how to spot the signs of a TIA, and how a TIA is diagnosed and treated.
Can stroke and TIA survivors avoid further stroke using a new system for lowering blood pressure?
People who have survived a previous stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) are at particularly high risk of subsequent, ‘recurrent’ stroke with 30% having another stroke in the following five years. High blood pressure is the most important reversible risk factor for having a recurrent stroke.
Discussing the Real Impact of TIA
Tuesday 20 May 2014
Our round-table meetings aim to share knowledge arising from our funded research and create debate about the implications for health and social care policy and practice.
Discussing the Real Impact of TIA - a report on our research round-table meeting
On 20 May 2014, we held our Research Round-table meeting on TIA (transient ischaemic attack or 'mini-stroke'.
Does variability of brain blood flow increase stroke risk in stroke survivors and after TIA?
This research is focused on assessing the relationship between the variability of the blood flow through the blood vessels supplying the brain, and the risk of stroke in patients who have already had a stroke or “mini-stroke” (TIA) in the past.
KeMiST (Kent Medicine Support in Stroke and TIA)
Most stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) survivors are asked to take medicines, which some can find difficult. However, taking the medicines prescribed after a stroke, or TIA, and following lifestyle advice can reduce the chance of another stroke by 80%.
Immediate aspirin after TIA greatly reduces risk of major stroke
Wednesday 18 May 2016
Universty of Oxford News Release:Immediate aspirin after mini-stroke substantially reduces risk of major stroke
Could a medication used to treat gout help to stop stroke and TIA survivors having further strokes?
This study is investigating whether colchicine, a medication used to treat gout, could help to stop people who have previously had a stroke or TIA from having further strokes.
Psychological, educational and social support for people after TIA and minor stroke
This fellowship aims to develop, tailor and target the delivery of a 6-week group intervention that offers educational, psychological and social support for people following TIA and minor stroke.