Antiplatelet meds: Aspirin or clopidogrel to prevent clots
Anticoagulants: For AFib patients (e.g., warfarin, apixaban)
Blood pressure control: Medications like ACE inhibitors or beta-blockers
Statins: To lower cholesterol and stabilize plaque
Lifestyle Changes That Save Lives:
Quit smoking
Adopt a heart-healthy diet (Mediterranean-style: veggies, fish, whole grains)
Exercise regularly (even walking 30 mins/day helps)
Manage diabetes and weight
Limit alcohol
❤️ Final Thought: A Mini-Stroke Isn’t “Minor” — It’s a Miracle Warning
Think of a TIA as your body’s final warning before disaster.
It’s not a miracle that the symptoms went away.
It’s a chance — a narrow window — to take action before the next event causes paralysis, speech loss, or death.
So if your loved one shows any stroke-like symptom — no matter how brief — treat it like an emergency.
Because the difference between a full recovery and lifelong disability might just come down to how fast you act.
And that’s a risk worth taking seriously.
