Risk factors for Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

Factors that increase your chance for TIA and stroke are similar:

• Family history of stroke
• Age: 45 or older (highest risk 60-80 years of age); more common in men than women in younger age groups
• Atrial fibrillation -a common irregular heart rhythm
• Smoking
• High blood pressure
• Excessive alcohol use
• High cholesterol
• Obesity
• Certain medical conditions:
  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • Sleep apnea
  • AIDS