Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) — Urgent Stroke Prevention in Noida

Yes — extremely serious. A TIA is a warning of impending stroke. The risk of stroke in the 48 hours after TIA is approximately 3–10%. Urgent TIA assessment and treatment — initiated within 24 hours — reduces the risk of subsequent stroke by up to 80%. Do not wait for the next routine appointment after a TIA — present for emergency assessment that same day.

The ABCD2 score risk-stratifies TIA patients: Age (≥60: 1pt), Blood pressure (≥140/90: 1pt), Clinical features (unilateral weakness: 2pts; speech disturbance alone: 1pt), Duration (≥60 min: 2pts; 10–59 min: 1pt), Diabetes (1pt). Score 0–3 = low risk; 4–5 = moderate; 6–7 = high risk. High-risk patients require in-patient evaluation and treatment. Dr. Singhal's team applies this at Medanta Noida.

Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical procedure to remove atherosclerotic plaque from the internal carotid artery, reducing stroke risk from carotid stenosis. It is indicated within 2 weeks of TIA or minor stroke when ipsilateral carotid stenosis is 70–99%. Beyond this window, the benefit declines. CEA is performed by Dr. Manish Vaish at Medanta Hospital, Sector 50,  Noida. 

Carotid artery stenting is an alternative for patients unfit for surgery. It's a Endovascular procedure done through femoral/radial artery via tiny puncture. It is indicated within 2 weeks of TIA or minor stroke when ipsilateral carotid stenosis is 70–99%. Beyond this window, the benefit declines.

Medanta Hospital, Sector 50, Noida provides urgent TIA evaluation and treatment. Dr. Kapil Singhal , Dr. Namita Kaul, Dr. Payas Joshi , Dr. Prerna Dogra, Dr. Girish Rajpal and Dr Deepak Lohia see TIA patients on a same-day or next-day basis. Contact Team Sushrut at +91 98103 24401 immediately if a TIA is suspected.