Population-Based Study of Behavior Immediately After Transient Ischemic Attack and Minor Stroke in 1000 Consecutive Patients

Abstract

Approximately 70% of patients do not correctly recognize their TIA or minor stroke, 30% delay seeking medical attention for >24 hours, regardless of age, sex, social class, or educational level, and approximately 30% of early recurrent strokes occur before seeking attention. Without more effective public education of all demographic groups, the full potential of acute prevention will not be realized.