Mini strokes, sometimes referred to as a silent stroke, can occur when blood is unable to reach the brain, often caused by a blocked or clogged artery. While these episodes are temporary, lasting from just a few minutes to several hours, thousands of brain cells die each second the brain goes without blood.
Mini strokes eventually go away on their own, leading many patients to disregard them or fail to report them to their physician. However, those who suffer a mini stroke are substantially more likely to suffer a larger stroke within the following days and months. Understanding the symptoms and acting quickly is essential to prevent further loss of valuable brain cells and to prevent more serious strokes from occurring.
If you think you may have suffered a mini stroke, seek medical action immediately. Your physician will be help determine what may have caused your mini stroke, and help you prevent further complications.
Intermountain Healthcare has been widely recognized for their success in helping patients suffering from both mini and major strokes. Our stroke team consistently treats patients in 15 minutes less than the national average, resulting in nearly 30 million brain cells saved. Every minute of a mini stroke matters.
Contact your Intermountain physician to learn if you are at risk and what you can do to prevent, recognize, and treat mini strokes. Learn more about how Intermountain’s is advancing stroke treatment by visiting our "Critical Care Breakthroughs" website.
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