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This is quite an alarming finding; for the first time, the cognitive decline rate after a mini stroke has been found to be the same as a full stroke.
Mini strokes, as you know, are events during which a brain region is temporarily deprived of oxygen, most often for only few minutes, and are without a lesion on brain MRI scans.
.Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham evaluated TIAs’ effect on cognitive function and found a correlation between TIAs and future cognitive decline. While TIA participants were less impaired than stroke participants, results showed the two groups have the same rate of cognitive decline after their cerebrovascular event. Results have just been published in JAMA Neurology.
Mini strokes are often viewed as relatively benign cognitive events that have minimal impact on long-term health besides an increased risk of a full stroke, This study suggests that TIAs are important medical events that affect long-term cognitive outcomes.
Previous research showed reduced cognitive function following a TIA. However, the studies did not have measurements of cognition before the TIA, and additional vascular risk factors were not adjusted or excluded. In the absence of the pre-TIA cognitive baseline, this created uncertainty about whether cognitive decline after the TIA was related to the actual TIA event.
"Clinically, TIA patients should be carefully evaluated for physical and cognitive changes at the time of the event and evaluated over time for potential cognitive decline,” Del Bene said. “Future research should also focus on the mechanisms by which a TIA and causes cognitive decline. Ultimately, it could broaden how we define stroke, which would change established clinical and research guidelines.”
Hence the real importance of knowing the signs of strokes and TIA, such as FAST. As soon as symptoms appear, even if temporary, call the emergency service. A TIA is often associated with a larger stroke within 30 days, especially the first 72 hours. Earlier intervention improves the likelihood of preserving brain function and reducing long-term disability.
Del Bene VA, Howard G, Gropen TI, et al. Cognitive Decline After First-Time Transient Ischemic Attack. JAMA Neurol. 2025;82(4):323–332. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2024.5082
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It’s probably true to say that a lack of motivation is one of the more serious factors involved in unsuccessful rehabilitations. A gradual diminishing of motivation is also a really normal reaction to setbacks, and stroke is one SERIOUS set-back.
This is a great article on motivation for you.
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HOW TO GET MOTIVATED AFTER YOU’VE HAD A STROKE | ARNI
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It’s probably true to say that a lack of motivation is one of the more serious factors involved in unsuccessful rehabilitations. A gradual diminishing of motivation is also a really normal reaction ...
Do bear in mind Arni has a range of videos available that will guide and assist you with your recovery. Available via online streaming means you can access them from anywhere.
Have you tried them? what did you think????
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The Successful Stroke Survivor Volume 3: 47 minutes anytime online viewing
In this exercise video Dr Tom takes you into the realms of serious gait control. Learn how to cope with balance challenges whilst static and moving and learn strategies to combat walking compensations. Tom shows you how to cope with the effects of drop-foot so well that you can look like any non-stroke survivor as you walk down the street. He shows you how to turn smoothly without falling and shows you real-life emergency action control techniques to make yourself confident and safe now that you have removed the need for using a walking stick. Then you get to understand how to cope with steps and slopes… to walk again with surety and control.
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This is an article written by ARNI Director Tom Balchin. It's still relevant today so worth re-sharing.
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A thought for you at the start of this day........
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This article is a great reminder of how ARNI came about.
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Repeated attempts to use your affected limbs in training creates a form of practice that can potentially lead to further improvement in performance.
Not sure what to do? Call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com to find out if there's a trainer near you who can help you.
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