Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): Treatment
The primary treatment goal with TIA is stroke prevention. Treatment for the TIA patient depends on the underlying cause of the attack. Medication and/or surgery may be necessary to restore blood flow through narrowed arteries. Also see stroke treatment.

Antiplatelet agents, like aspirin, work by preventing the platelets in the blood from clumping and are often recommended for TIA victims to help reduce their risk for stroke in the future. Anticoagulants may be prescribed for patients with atrial fibrillation (irregular beating of the heart).

Finally, the following simple lifestyle changes can greatly reduce your risk of stroke:

• Quit smoking.
• Lose weight.
• Reduce consumption of saturated fat.
• Exercise regularly.