this was only known after a massive stroke sent her to the hospital.
Its pretty common to have multiple minor strokes before "the big one".
88% of strokes are ischemic (mini-strokes generally undetectable and
affects last <24 hours)
http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/1079736729696HDSStats2004UpdateREV3-19-04.pdf
Good stroke info. Check page 15.
Adam H
On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 14:06:46 -0600, dana tierney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Apparently it's possible to have a series of small strokes which are
> not readily diagnosed? Not sure. I have been following news stories on
> the topic but not actively researching it. I started to add also that
> this was Canada, which lags a bit behind medically, but actually the
> great-aunt that that just died lived her entire life in the US, so
> medical care rationing is not a factor.
>
> Dana
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