Cause of a mini stroke

The cause of a mini stroke involves a lack of blood flow to the brain that occurs because a blood vessel becomes narrowed or blocked. Blood clots in the tiny arteries of the brain can lead to a mini stroke. Usually clots form only after the arteries start narrowing due to fatty deposits known as plaque. This condition is known as atherosclerosis and blood clot usually forms when the plaque ruptures from the surrounding artery wall.

Following is a list of common causes of a mini stroke:

§         Hypertension also known as high blood pressure can be one of dominant cause of a mini stroke.

§         Diabetes mellitus is a failure or reduction in the body's ability to handle sugar.

§         High cholesterol, also called hypercholesterolemia or hyperlipidemia, is a very common condition in which the level of total cholesterol in the blood is higher than normal. High cholesterol is a serious condition and increases the risk of developing such life-threatening diseases as heart disease, a mini stroke, and heart attack.

§         Migraine is a debilitating condition characterized by moderate to severe headaches, and nausea.

§         Stress can cause high blood pressure. High blood pressure puts a lot of stress on the arteries and can cause hemorrhaging which can lead to be cause of a mini stroke.

There are many things we can do to reduce the chances of it happening to us. Even with all the medical advances it still holds true that prevention is better than cure. Controlling blood pressure and lowering cholesterol are one of way to reduce cause of mini stroke. If at all possible prevention of a mini stroke is far and away the best option. With weight loss, healthy eating, stopping smoking and exercise you can make a surprising difference.