29/01/2026
A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), often called a mini-stroke, occurs when blood flow to the brain is temporarily reduced. While symptoms may resolve quickly, a TIA is a serious warning sign that should never be ignored.
Understanding who is at risk can help prevent a future stroke.
Key Risk Factors for TIA:
👤 Age
TIAs are more common as we get older, particularly after age 55. However, younger adults with heart or vascular conditions can also be affected.
🩺 High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High blood pressure is one of the strongest risk factors for TIA and stroke. When blood pressure is not controlled, it can damage blood vessels and increase clot formation.
🚬 Smoking
Smoking causes blood vessels to narrow and harden, making it easier for clots to form and increasing the risk of TIA and stroke.
🧬 Family History
A family history of stroke or TIA may increase your risk, especially when combined with other cardiovascular conditions.
🥗 Lifestyle Factors
An unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, and excessive alcohol intake can raise the risk of TIA by contributing to high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
Why This Matters for Heart Patients!
People with heart disease, irregular heart rhythms (such as atrial fibrillation), high cholesterol, or diabetes are at higher risk of TIA and stroke.
💙 Protecting your heart also protects your brain.
TIA Is a Medical Emergency!!
Even if symptoms last only a few minutes, seek immediate medical attention. A TIA is often the body’s warning that a major stroke could happen next.
How CHCsc Can Help!!
At Caribbean Heart Care Satellite Clinic (CHCsc), our specialists focus on early detection, risk reduction, and prevention, offering:
✔ Comprehensive cardiovascular assessments
✔ Advanced diagnostic testing
✔ Blood pressure and rhythm monitoring
✔ Stroke-risk reduction strategies
✔ Expert second opinions
Take Action Today
Knowing your risk is the first step toward prevention.
🧠 If you experience sudden weakness, speech difficulty, vision changes, or dizziness, seek emergency care immediately.
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❤️ Our Services Include, inter alia:
🔸 Cardiac Risk Assessments/ Cardiology Services
🔸 Echocardiograms and Stress Tests
🔸 Electrocardiograms (ECG)
🔸 Coronary Angiogram Assessment — to detect artery blockages
🔸 Angioplasty & Stent Placement Assessment — to reopen narrowed arteries
🔸 Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Assessment — for severe blockages
🔸 Ongoing cardiac care and lifestyle support
🔸Other Diagnostic Services:
- Vascular Services
- Structural Heart Disease Services
- Holter Monitoring
- Sleep Test
- Blood Test
- Executive Medicals
Give us a call or send us a message, and a Representative will be happy to advise you of the many Cardiac (Heart)/ Vascular Services we offer, in state-of-the-art and comfortable environments.
To book your appointment, contact us at:
📍SAN FERNANDO- NEW SOUTH LOCATION
South Park- Gray’s Medical-> JWR BLVD, Level 1- Next to Guardian Media Ltd.
☎ 475-7174
📍CHAMPS FLEURS- NEW NORTH LOCATION (Opening Soon)
Shops at Champs Fleurs-> # G8, LP 202- Eastern Main Road.
☎ 740-2828 | 475-7174
📍CHASE VILLAGE
Central Specialist Medical Centre-> Sulaiman Avenue.
☎ 723-1042 | 475-7174
📍SANGRE GRANDE
KPR Medical Centre-> Ojoe Road, Sangre Grande.
☎ 773-9527 | 234-9573
📍ST.CLAIR
St. Clair Medical Centre-> 18 Elizabeth Street.
☎ 628-6674 | 628-1451 (Ext. 302)
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