Treat a mini-stroke as a medical emergency.
If someone develops sudden stroke-like symptoms:
- Call emergency services immediately
- Do not wait for symptoms to improve
- Note the time symptoms began
- Seek urgent evaluation at an emergency department
Doctors may perform:
- Brain imaging (CT or MRI)
- Blood tests
- Heart monitoring
- Blood pressure and cholesterol evaluation
Treatment may include:
- Aspirin or blood-thinning medication
- Blood pressure control
- Cholesterol-lowering medication
- Diabetes management
- Treatment for heart rhythm disorders
