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• Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

  Find out about transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "mini stroke", including what causes it, the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and when to seek medical advice.

• Memory loss (amnesia)

  NHS information about memory loss (amnesia), including advice about what to do if you have problems with your memory and what the cause might be.

• Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - Causes

  A transient ischaemic attacks (TIA) happens when one of the blood vessels that supply your brain with oxygen-rich blood becomes blocked.

• Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - Symptoms

  The symptoms of a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) are the same as those of a stroke, but unlike a stroke they only last for a few minutes or hours.

• Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - Diagnosis

  It's important to be assessed by a healthcare professional as soon as possible if you think you have had a transient ischaemic attack (TIA).

• Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - Treatment

  Treatment after a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) usually involves making lifestyle changes, taking medicines and possibly having surgery to prevent another TIA or full stroke from happening in the future.

• Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) - Prevention

  The best way to help prevent a TIA is to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and avoid smoking and drinking too much alcohol.

• Applying for healthcare cover abroad (GHIC and EHIC)

  Find out if you're eligible to apply for a new UK EHIC or UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).

• Why a carotid endarterectomy is done

  Find out more about a carotid endarterectomy, including why it's done and how it helps reduce your risk of stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA).