– Don’t use illicit drugs.
– Control your diabetes.
– Reduce your sodium intake.
– Limit your cholesterol and fat intake, especially saturated and trans fats.
– Make sure your blood pressure is under good control.
– Reduce stress.
There are also many medications that help prevent blood clots from forming—reducing the risk of full-blown stroke.
If a TIA is caused by blockage in the main artery in the neck that supplies blood to the brain, called the carotid artery, surgeries may be required to open the artery, and prevent a stroke. These procedures are known as endarterectomy and stenting.
Since symptoms of a TIA and a stroke are nearly identical, you should seek immediate emergency attention if you experience any symptoms.