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Organisation of the one-day-hospitalization Notes You are expected at Unit 35 on ............................................................ at 8.00 hrs. Unit 35 is located in Zone A (White Zone-hospitalization adults) and accessible through the central entrance hall. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor and you will see the arrow to VE 35. Patient information TIA - Day Unit Considerations: • You need to be sober (no more drinking or eating as from midnight). • Bring along your letter of reference from your GP as well as your current medication list. • Bring along your SIS-card as well as your identity card. UZ BRUSSEL Laarbeeklaan 101 1090 Jette This brochure is indicative, containing general information only, with all reasonable care in compiling the content. Consult a doctor for adapted personal information about diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Full or partial reproduction of the text is only permitted with the prior permission of the editor. In case you have any more questions, do not hesitate to contact us on 02 476 37 51 (Mrs Rita Van Dyck, stroke-nurse) or through the secretary of Neurology on 02 477 60 12. Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel Laarbeeklaan 101 1090 Brussel Tel: 02 477 41 11 www.uzbrussel.be - [email protected] Edition: September 2012 Executive editors: prof. dr. J. De Keyser, prof. dr. R. Brouns Department of Neurology Tel. 02 477 60 12 Prof. Dr. J. De Keyser Prof. Dr. R. Brouns Dr. A. De Smedt Dr. R.-J. Van Hooff R. Van Dyck (stroke-nurse) Your GP or neurologist suspects that you have experienced a TIA, and therefore suggests a one-day-hospitalization. During your stay some investigations will take place to examine the cause of the TIA. Afterwards, your neurologist will inform you about the results of the investigations, and will propose a treatment. What is a TIA? TIA stands for “Transient Ischaemic Attack,” which means ‘a passing restriction in the blood flow to the brain’. A TIA is a mini-stroke. The symptoms may take several minutes, but usually not longer than 20 minutes. TIAs may be a warning sign of a far more serious stroke: one out of four people suffer from a stroke with lasting effects after a TIA. The investigation and treatment of a TIA are intended to reduce the risk of a stroke with lasting effects. Symptoms of TIA (and stroke) The following investigations may be useful: The signs and symptoms of a TIA can vary widely. Often it is a: • Blood test • Electrocardiogram (ECG) Examination of the heart rhythm through electrodes on the chest. • Duplex examination of the neck vessels An ultrasound examination of the blood flow of the most important blood vessels in the neck. With a transducer (microphone type) that is slowly moved over the skin of the throat, the blood vessel can be systematically examined. • CT-scan of the brain Scanner to examine the structure of the brain. • Ultrasound of the heart Examination of the structure of the heart by means of ultrasound. • Holter The heart rhythm is registered for about 24 hours in a small recorder. Thus, transient arrhythmias may be detected. You do not need to stay in the hospital during registration. The following day, you can bring the device back to the Centre of Cardiovascular Diseases1. • Sudden paralysis or sensory disturbances in the arm, leg or face, on one side of the body. • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or difficulty to understand others. • Sudden decrease of vision or blindness in one or both eyes. • Sudden double vision. • Sudden difficulties to walk, dizziness or balance disorders. The main factors that increase the risk of a TIA (and stroke) are: high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and cardiac arrhythmias. Main Entrance of the Hospital - Zone B (green): Louis Thielemans pavilion - 1st floor. 1