Can you see TIA’s on MRI?
I had a brief <15 minute episode of tingling in my right hand/arm and a sensation of mild droopiness on the right side of my face. Went away quickly, and I wasn’t sure if it was anything at all, but I went to the emergency room to get it checked out (my mom had TIAs). The hospital put me on stroke protocol and kept me overnight…CT and MRI were clear showing no signs of a stroke. Clear coronary arteries. After reviewing the scans, they canceled the cardiac ultrasound. Blood pressure a little elevated and ldl cholesterol and A1c slightly above optimal. (I am not diabetic) I am already on a low dose of blood pressure med which I check regularly. I was discharged with recommendation for baby aspirin and lipitor and to see my primary within seven days. If I understood correctly, they said although there were no signs of a stroke, that these scans could not “show a TIA“. I remember my mother‘s doctor telling us that they could see signs of previous TIA‘s on her scans. And I see posts here indicating that MRIs show evidence of TIA’s. I’m second-guessing myself now and wondering if I even had a TIA if it doesn’t show up on the scans. Although they didn’t suggest it, I decided to schedule a consult with a vascular neurologist here in Chicago but first appointment is not for a couple of months. Thought I’d ask for input here on the question of whether TIAs show on a scan.