Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) Treatment

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Lifestyle Modifications

To reduce the risk of future TIAs and full strokes by addressing modifiable risk factors.

Maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise
Eating a healthy, balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, low in saturated fats and sodium
Engaging in regular physical exercise, as advised by your doctor
Limiting alcohol consumption to recommended guidelines
Quitting smoking completely

ConsultNeurologistDietitianPhysical Therapist

Medicinal Treatment

To prevent blood clot formation, manage underlying risk factors, and significantly reduce the likelihood of a future stroke.

Antiplatelet medications (e.g., aspirin, clopidogrel) to prevent blood clot formation
Anticoagulant medications (e.g., for atrial fibrillation or other specific causes of clots)
Medications to manage high blood pressure (antihypertensives)
Medications to lower high cholesterol levels (statins)
Medications to control diabetes (if applicable)

ConsultNeurologistCardiologistGeneral Practitioner

Surgical Treatment

To restore adequate blood flow to the brain by removing or bypassing significant blockages in the carotid arteries, thereby reducing stroke risk.

Carotid endarterectomy, a surgical procedure to remove plaque buildup from the carotid arteries in the neck
Carotid angioplasty and stenting, a less invasive procedure to widen narrowed carotid arteries using a balloon and insert a stent to keep it open
Other vascular interventions depending on the location and nature of the blockage

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Surgical Options

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Carotid Endarterectomy

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Lifestyle Modifications

To reduce the risk of future TIAs and full strokes by addressing modifiable risk factors.

Maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise

Eating a healthy, balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, low in saturated fats and sodium

Engaging in regular physical exercise, as advised by your doctor

Limiting alcohol consumption to recommended guidelines

Quitting smoking completely

ConsultNeurologistDietitianPhysical Therapist

Medicinal Treatment

To prevent blood clot formation, manage underlying risk factors, and significantly reduce the likelihood of a future stroke.

Antiplatelet medications (e.g., aspirin, clopidogrel) to prevent blood clot formation

Anticoagulant medications (e.g., for atrial fibrillation or other specific causes of clots)

Medications to manage high blood pressure (antihypertensives)

Medications to lower high cholesterol levels (statins)

Medications to control diabetes (if applicable)

ConsultNeurologistCardiologistGeneral Practitioner

Surgical Treatment

To restore adequate blood flow to the brain by removing or bypassing significant blockages in the carotid arteries, thereby reducing stroke risk.

Carotid endarterectomy, a surgical procedure to remove plaque buildup from the carotid arteries in the neck

Carotid angioplasty and stenting, a less invasive procedure to widen narrowed carotid arteries using a balloon and insert a stent to keep it open

Other vascular interventions depending on the location and nature of the blockage

ConsultVascular SurgeonNeurosurgeon

Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

Surgical Treatment

Contents

Surgical Options

Specialists

About This Disease

Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) Treatment

Lifestyle Modifications

Medicinal Treatment

Surgical Treatment

Contents

Surgical Options

Specialists

About This Disease