(L) Anne with Dean and Jeremy. Below: Richard CollierPlease keep Anne Lawther and Rich Collier in prayer.
Last week Anne suffered a mini-stroke, was hospitalized and released a couple of days later. The first month after a mini-stroke is critical.
Anne first shared Christ with me in 1971 and in the fall of 1972 I trusted Him for salvation.
I'm
reminded of Hebrews 13:7: 'Remember
those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result
of their conduct, imitate their faith.'
So, what is a mini-stroke?
A "mini-stroke" or "transient ischemic attack" (TIA) occurs when there is a temporary drop in the blood supply to the brain, depriving it of essential oxygen. The patient experiences stroke-like symptoms, although they don't last as long. A mini-stroke only lasts a few minutes and disappears within a day.
In other words, a TIA is like a stroke, produces similar symptoms, but only lasts a few minutes and causes no permanent damage.
It is estimated that up to 500,000 people in the USA experience a TIA each year.
Although symptoms fade away rapidly, most patients do not seek medical help. Between 10% and 15% of TIA patients have a full-blown stroke within three months - 40% of those strokes occur within 24 hours. Rapid evaluation and treatment of patients who experienced a mini-stroke, either in specially designed TIA clinics or the emergency room, can significantly reduce the risk of subsequent stroke.
For further information, check out:
http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=TIA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transient_ischemic_attack
The warning signs of a TIA are exactly the same as for a stroke:
Source: www.strokeassociation.org
So, what is a mini-stroke?
A "mini-stroke" or "transient ischemic attack" (TIA) occurs when there is a temporary drop in the blood supply to the brain, depriving it of essential oxygen. The patient experiences stroke-like symptoms, although they don't last as long. A mini-stroke only lasts a few minutes and disappears within a day.
In other words, a TIA is like a stroke, produces similar symptoms, but only lasts a few minutes and causes no permanent damage.
It is estimated that up to 500,000 people in the USA experience a TIA each year.
Although symptoms fade away rapidly, most patients do not seek medical help. Between 10% and 15% of TIA patients have a full-blown stroke within three months - 40% of those strokes occur within 24 hours. Rapid evaluation and treatment of patients who experienced a mini-stroke, either in specially designed TIA clinics or the emergency room, can significantly reduce the risk of subsequent stroke.
For further information, check out:
http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=TIA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transient_ischemic_attack
The warning signs of a TIA are exactly the same as for a stroke:
 | Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body |
 | Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding |
 | Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes |
 | Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination |
 | Sudden, severe headache with no known cause |
Check out this brief slideshow and know more:
http://www.webmd.com/stroke/ss/slideshow-stroke-overview
http://www.webmd.com/stroke/ss/slideshow-stroke-overview
Here's the latest on Rich:
