Risk factors for development of death following a TIA |
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Previous strokes |
Stroke in heavy smokers - > 40 per day (level comes to normal after 5 years of stopping) |
Atrial Fibrillation -increasing risk about 5-fold |
Diabetes, hypertension, MI and high cholesterol |
Race - African American race has higher incidence |
Conjugate equine oestrogen increased risk of ischemic stroke and TIAs by 55% |