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Transient ischaemic attacks - Coggle Diagram
Transient ischaemic attacks
Definition
These are episodes of temporary neurological disfunction due to ischemia.
Causes
having atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat)
smoking
having high blood pressure (hypertension)
being obese
having high cholesterol levels
regularly drinking an excessive amount of alcohol
having diabetes
Nursing intervention
blood pressure will be checked, because high blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to TIAs
not smoking
offered medication as prescribed to treat the underlying cause of your TIA.
You're likely to be given advice about lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your stroke rise
maintaining a healthy weight
promote taking regular exercise
limiting your alcohol consumption
surgery may be needed to unblock the carotid arteries (the main blood vessels that supply the brain with blood)
clinical manifestation
Face
the face may have dropped on one side, the person may not be able to smile, or their mouth or eye may have dropped
Arms
The person with suspected stroke may not be able to lift both arms and keep them there because of arm weakness or numbness in one arm
Speech
their speech may be slurred or garbled, or the person may not be able to talk at all, despite appearing to be awake
pathophysiology
This is the disruption in blood supply results in a lack of oxygen to the brain