Neurologist Discusses "Mini Strokes"

[@riverbender9898]

Thank You for your ever-welcome advice.

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

I use the term to refer to a transient ischemic attack.

[@darlene1187]

Dr. Reeves, may I ask two questions? (1) Can the terms TIA and Mini Stroke be used interchangeably? (2) Is it possible to clinically confuse a Mini Stroke (in process) with the Brain Lesions related to an active MS attack, on a CT Brain Scan? Do they both look similar on a Brain CT Scan? There seems to be so many articles written about Stroke vs MS and the difficulty of differentiating between the two! Why is that so difficult? Thank-you again for taking the time to do your Educational videos.

[@AndrewReevesNeurology]

Darlene, personally, I don't use the term Mini Stroke at all, because it really isn't defined well, and folks use it to mean so many different things. Some do use "TIA" and "mini stroke" interchangeably, yes. The problem is that other folks (including other doctors) use the term to mean other things, which is why I don't like the term. For your second question, it is possible to confuse an acute, active MS plaque for a stroke (mini or otherwise), particularly if the MS attack comes on overnight. However, true strokes/TIAs come on quite quickly--a matter of seconds--whilst MS attacks evolve much more slowly--hours to days. Hope this helps!

[@darlene1187]

Andrew Reeves Neurology Thank-you!

[@wholesomekidslearningandfun]

I have a small 1cm infarct jn the cerebellum but no one could tell how old. What can I do to prevent this from happening and is there treatment I need to do? I also have DPDR and migraines

[@innerworkpodcast9929]

I had my jaws turn on their own today but I was able to pull it.it first happened 6 years ago than today again.i am fine just shaking Abit and light headed should I go to the hospital