the risk factors for transient ischemic attack or stroke are the same as those for other vascular disease similar to heart attack (coronary artery disease) or peripheral vascular disease which causes decreased blood flow to the legs. aside from family history risk factors that the patient can influence include: smoking. high blood pressure. high cholesterol. diabetes. also any condition that results in stagnant blood flow and/or clotting may result in a tia due to embolization of a blood clot. such conditions may include atrial fibrillation large heart attacks and severe weakness of the heart muscle.
what are the risk factors for transient ischemic attack or tia?