Theos-Talk Archives (April 2008 Message tt00332)

Chuck, how about C Jinarajadasa?

mkr


On 4/29/08, Drpsionic@aol.com <Drpsionic@aol.com> wrote:
>
>   I can't think of a single international president who did not die in
> office.? It would be nice to change that old record.
>
> Chuck the Heretic
>
> http://www.geocities.com/c_cosimano
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Govert Schuller <schuller@alpheus.org <schuller%40alpheus.org>>
> To: theos-talk@yahoogroups.com <theos-talk%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 2:03 am
> Subject: Theos-World Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
>
> Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
>
> What is a TIA or transient ischemic attack?
>
> A TIA is a "warning stroke" or "mini-stroke" that produces stroke-like
> symptoms but no lasting damage. Recognizing and treating TIAs can reduce
> your risk of a major stroke.
>
> Most strokes aren't preceded by TIAs. However, of the people who've had
> one
> or more TIAs, more than a third will later have a stroke. In fact, a
> person
> who's had one or more TIAs is more likely to have a stroke than someone of
> the same age and sex who hasn't.
>
> TIAs are important in predicting if a stroke will occur rather than when
> one
> will happen. They can occur days, weeks or even months before a major
> stroke. In about half the cases, the stroke occurs within one year of the
> TIA.
>
> What causes a transient ischemic attack?
>
> TIAs occur when a blood clot temporarily clogs an artery, and part of the
> brain doesn't get the blood it needs. The symptoms occur rapidly and last
> a
> relatively short time. Most TIAs last less than five minutes. The average
> is
> about a minute. Unlike stroke, when a TIA is over, there's no injury to
> the
> brain.
>
> What are the symptoms of a TIA?
>
> It's very important to recognize the warning signs of a TIA or stroke. The
> usual TIA symptoms are the same as those of stroke, only temporary:
>
> a.. Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one
> side of the body
> b.. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
> c.. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
> d.. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
> e.. Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
> The short duration of these symptoms and lack of permanent brain injury is
> the main difference between TIA and stroke.
>
> TIAs are extremely important predictors of stroke. Don't ignore them! If
> symptoms appear, CALL 9-1-1 TO GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY. A doctor
> should
> determine if a TIA or stroke has occurred, or if it's another medical
> problem with similar symptoms. Some examples are seizure, fainting,
> migraine
> headache, or general medical or cardiac condition. Prompt medical or
> surgical attention to these symptoms could prevent a fatal or disabling
> stroke from occurring.
>
> For stroke information, call the American Stroke Association at
> 1-888-4-STROKE.
>
> http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4781
>
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