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A mini stroke can have major consequences
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Transient ischaemic attacks or mini strokes can lead to cognitive declines as steep as those following a full-on stroke.
ILLUSTRATION: LUISA JUNG/NYTIMES
Paula Span
NEW YORK – Ms Kristin Kramer woke up early on a Tuesday morning 10 years ago because one of her dogs needed to go out. Then a couple of odd things happened.
When she tried to call her other dog, “I couldn’t speak”, she said. As she walked downstairs to let them into the yard, “I noticed my right hand wasn’t working”.
