What Causes TIAs and Strokes?
There are a number of things that are definitely proved to cause an increased risk of TIA and stroke. If you have had a TIA and you have one or more of these factors you are at increased risk of having a serious stroke compared to someone who has had a TIA that doesn’t have any of these. • Age Older people are more likely to have serious strokes or TIAs. That’s not saying that it can’t happen to younger people, but it’s more likely to happen to older people. People over the age of 65 are at the highest risk. • High Blood Pressure High blood pressure causes damage to arteries, and damaged arteries are more likely to form blood clots. • Diabetes People with diabetes are more likely to get arteriosclerosis – the narrowing of the arteries that can increase the risk of TIAs. They are also more likely to get heart disease and other problems with the arteries. If you have diabetes you can reduce the risk of having a stroke by making sure that your diabetes is well controlled. • Smoking Smokin
