Ministrokes are a type of stroke that only lasts for a few minutes. New research suggests that the effect of a ministroke is more serious than previously thought.

Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the United States.

Transient ischemic attacks, or “ministrokes,” occur when an artery becomes briefly blocked by a blood clot. A ministroke is the same as a regular stroke – the only difference is that they last for a shorter period of time.

Existing research shows that anywhere between 25-30 percent of people who have experienced an ischemic stroke may go on to develop delayed vascular cognitive impairment or vascular dementia.

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