Had a TIA 2 times, one 2 years ago and just recently again, last week. Had a TEE on Friday and was told I have a tiny hole in my heart and a leak in my mitral valve. I seem to be pretty symptomatic since the last TIA last week, some numbness on my face, right hand and right foot, dizzy all the time. I am waiting for a follow up appointment this Friday but am wonder8ing since my symptoms seem to be constant, should I worry about this and go to the er?
Dear the problems seems the same. You are probably experiencing the same symptoms as the other two times. The doctor at ER could help you for anticoagulation because it seems that the cause you are having, so often TIA is the heart. Anticoagulation must be started and a strategy to permanently resolve heart problem must be decided. Anyway my advice is to go to ER to discuss with to doctor the possibility of starting anticoagulation. Wish you all the best Chat Doctor.