After a Stroke or TIA: New Guidelines to Prevent Recurrence

[ediitzz]

I came out of hospital yesterday after my TIA. Was so scared.

[mariosangermano]

I had an ischemic stroke, actually a TIA, about 5 years ago. I don't smoke, drink alcohol, or take any prescription drugs, or street drugs when I had mine.
Health wise at the time I did cardio exercise regularly every week. I was 25 lbs overweight and very A type personally. I also ate pretty good, by I ate fried foods, meats, etc.. Rarly ate vegetables and ate some fruit. I didn't realize I had consistent high blood pressure which I had since I was 20 years old. I was 53 when I had my TIA. The doctors did all the needed testing. Cat scans, MRI, ultrasound of my heart, numerous blood tests, etc... Good thing was my heart was in great condition, no blocked arteries anywhere, no dangerous plaque anywhere. They put me on 5 different types of medications including an aspirin a day. They also had a physical therapist check me out. Thank God, no damage.

Today 5 years later, I'm 25 lbs less, stress level very low, no more type A. I went completely plant based diet after it happened. I drink only water, raw garlic and honey water, hibiscus tea, and apple cider vinegar literally every day for 5 years now. I continue high intensity cardio exercise 5 days a week. As far as being on 5 medications, I'm now down to 1, 5mg daily of lisinipril and an aspirin a day. Planning on being off lisinipril in the next 6 months.
I also have a home BP monitor and check my BP twice a day, doing it since I had the TIA. Prior to my TIA, my blood pressure when checked was always anywhere from 170/90 to as high as 180/95.
About 3 months after my TIA my BP started averaging 140/85, then as more time passed and the change in my diet, etc.. began to kick in, my BP even went down more, to 130/80 and for the last almost 5 years now my BP daily average is on the high side 119/78, and on the low end 104/65 consistently. The consistent average lands around 112/70. You don't have to let high BP be a constant threat in your life. You have the ability without being on prescription medication, even If it runs in your family. Lifestyle changes can solve the problem, but you have to be disciplined and committed to it. And even If you're on meds, the meds will not work If you don't change your lifestyle habits. You can't keep eating the garbage, and continue to ignore getting some cardio exercise, smoke, drink alcohol etc.. and expect things to change. And my total cholesterol is 180. The doctor said my triglycerides were amazingly lower than he though they would be. All this without statins for reducing cholesterol. They started me on statins when It happened, but I was allergic to them. I got it down by diet and exercise alone. Strict plant based medditeran diet minus any meats, dairy, or poultry. I eat huge salads, 2 cups oatmeal w/ frozen fruit, honey and raisins every single day. Never felt better.

[commietrucker]

Had a TIA two weeks ago, bp has been sky high ever since. Super anxious now but I wil have an MRI this weekend so hopefully I’ll have more answers. It’s scary for sure.

[cooldoctor]

Thanks for posting this. Great to the point summary 👍

[terryhenson]

I am a 71 yr. old woman who walks all over my community. I am older than most of the other people I pass. My blood pressure is good, sometimes a little on the low side. My weight is good and so is my blood work, except for cholesterol, which is: LDL 107, HDL is 78, Triglyceride is102. I had a brief TIA in March of this year. On the scan with contrast, a 6mm aneurysm was discovered, which was an SHA. There was also a tiny one of 2mm. My cholesterol is high, a few numbers over normal. I wore the Holter monitor for 2 weeks and the results were good. At times my heart rate increased sometimes for over 30 seconds several times, but those times were when I was walking 5 miles in 85-90 degree heat.
I am on Rosouvastatin 20mg and 81mg aspirin. I took Clopedigrel for 21 days.

[dbcrn]

I disagree regarding statins. I was prescribed a statin without having a lipids profile performed. Two weeks after I discontinued the statin due to rhabdomyolysis, my total cholesterol was only 146 and the HDL:LDL ratio was high. It also caused a large increase in my blood glucose level. Statins should NOT be prescribed without knowing they're necessary!

[cyberzenASMR]

All this information is worthless when doctors dismiss us and send sick patients home.

[jdenino]

My husband had an ischemic stroke (he didn't have any lasting effects thankfully), he's on a heart monitor now, getting a loop soon. He's a never smoker, rarely drinker but a Type A personality with high blood pressure on 2 bp meds (Losartan & a beta blocker). He is currently on Rosuvastatin and is being put on Repatha this week (insurance approved it). His BMI is 28/29. He has a normal A1C of <5.7. He was put on Plavix and aspirin and if diagnosed with afib will be put on Eliquis.

[SmEdesigns]

4mnths post stroke neuro ir did coil & pipeline flow diverter 3mnths prior to stroke. Neuro Ir took me off blood thinners to soon and clot attached to stent broke apart went to watershed area of brain, I still have numbness in right arm:hand:foot. Had TIA a week ago. Cholesterol is good, none smoker, Hypotension, so Blood pressure wasn’t issue and no family history. So I’m clueless why this is going on? I’ve been on Mediterranean diet for months & still had stroke & Tia. I am currently taking 325mg aspirin went back on it after stroke . I have no answers, my neuro doc doesn’t know. I am seeing stroke specialist at Dallas soon I just want prevention & answers

[JustgamingFl]

I suffered a TIA three years almost to the date as a result of side effect ofa medication I was taking at the time to help with nerves and depression. I now suffer from memory lost, moments where were I lose my grip, I cannot concentrate for short or long periods of time, there are gaps in my memoires, I suffer mood swings and I lost most of my compassion and empathy.

It sucks and it doesn't help the depression or anxiety I already had. I have been completely socially isolated because I don't feel comfortable around people. I also don't have the drive to do anything.

I wish I had better care at the hospital I was at and the first 24/72 hours are critical but because I was only 30 years old I feel I didn't get the proper care I needed to prevent most of what I am going through today.

[frankducett]

I didn't hear you mention the importance of "Remaining Hydrated."
Is water not as profitable as tests or pharmaceuticals?
Does water not have a representative visiting your office telling of the importance of remaining hydrated?

[janethollman]

I had a mini stroke five days ago my BP is slightly raised. But it has scared me to death.

[margaretaskew]

Hello. Can you do a keto diet when you have had a TIA?. Thank you.

[goldenfairys]

My daughter is only 19 years old and since last April she had four TIA attacks. 😢
In this year January they eventually did MRI and find out that she is have TIAs.
She has congenital heart disease by birth. Doctor now just a few days ago put her on Warfarin.
Is she going to be okay now

[Hutch]

I got told I had several mini-strokes in the back of my head. And the doctor says they are old. Nothing to worry about but I been having very bad headaches. My vision going in and out. But send me home to take advill.

[suesmith]

None of this in UK, just go away is attitude of GP.

[ainsleypeters]

Hi dr.thankyou for this vidio.i had cloudy vision or misty vision, half of my visison.last less then min.but after half an hour i got up.i felt less cloudy but only corners of my eyes had in both eyes.i had 2 days but only at corner of my eyes for seconds. I all so have vrtigo, canyou plz healp thankyou u.k

[KJSvitko]

Hospitals, doctors offices and schools should be places where good nutrition is taught and provided not places that contribute to disease and obesity. It is crazy the hospitals are feeding people the very food that caused the heart disease, high blood pressure or cancer that they are treating. Every person in the hospital should receive some nutrition education before being released. Every doctor visit should be an opportunity to educate patients about how food choices impacts their health outcomes. The fact that doctors do not get nutrition training as part of their training makes no sense. Medicare and Medicaid should require nutrition education as part of patient care. Focus should be on food choices. Fasting should be investigated as a treatment for disease.

[richardbeltran]

I experienced transient ischemic attack last month

[donkavalary]

Who is he talking too? I'm no doctor, I need an interpreter to understand what he saying. I get some of it, nothing I could tell anyone. I have had 3 TIA in the last 7 months. Doctor, no action taken, keep taking BP meds, statins, no salt and do something about the stress!