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Originally Posted by MoiMoi
I am hoping someone can help me. I have had several TIA like episodes although my doctor is sure they are TIA's. The hospital dismissed them because of my bp and because of how long they lasted. Now everything I have read contradicts what I was told by the hospital. My bp was 140 something over 90 something (it was a while ago) and the symptoms resolved with 24hrs. From what I have read the stroke zone begins at 140/90 and a TIA can last anywhere from a few minutes to hours, but resolves in 24.
Does anyone know for sure?
Thanks.
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I can't believe the hospital dismissed them based upon a BP level. There are other causes of stroke or TIA then high BP. I have neurally mediated hypotension (Low BP) and have had 3 strokes and many TIA's. Mine are from other clotting factors, including APS (antiphospholipid syndrome).
It would be best if you got to the hospital while it's happening so a CT or MRI can be done to confirm the diagnosis. There are also numerous blood tests that can check some clotting factors for signs of a hypercoagulable state...that would be present even when the event was not occurring.
Since your doctor believes it was TIA, then hopefully he'll run some labs and find the actual source.