Do you have to declare a TIA on travel insurance?

A stroke is considered to be a pre-existing medical condition, so you'll need to: Declare it to your insurer and allow yourself to be medically assessed. Pay the additional premium required.

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Does having a TIA affect travel insurance?

Can I get travel insurance if I've had a TIA? You can still get great travel insurance after a transient ischemic attack.

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Can you get travel insurance if you have had a mini-stroke?

The good news? You can get travel insurance that's designed specifically for people who have had strokes. It's just a case of finding the right cover for you, which is where Medical Travel Compared can help.

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Is a TIA a pre-existing condition?

Life insurance generally does not exclude any pre-existing medical conditions or anything you might suffer in the future. This means that you'll be covered if you suffer from a TIA or stroke in the future, regardless of whether it's happened before.

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Can you fly if you have had a TIA?

Yes! You can. There is no formal medical guidance on how long after a TIA or a stroke you should wait before doing so, so do ensure you check with your airline prior to booking. Most carriers advise NOT to fly until 10 days after a TIA, or 21 days after a stroke.

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How do you prove you had a TIA?

Some of these tests include:
  1. Blood pressure tests. Your blood pressure will be checked, because high blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to TIAs.
  2. Blood tests. You might need blood tests to check whether you have high cholesterol or diabetes.
  3. Electrocardiogram (ECG) ...
  4. Carotid ultrasound. ...
  5. Brain scans.

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Is TIA considered a disability?

If you have had a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or a “mini stroke,” you can qualify for disability benefits because of it.

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Is a TIA a stroke for insurance purposes?

TIA & Critical Illness Cover

It is harder to arrange as having had a TIA places you at a higher risk of having a stroke, which is a claimable condition on these policies. It is one of the highest claimed on conditions (alongside heart attacks and cancer).

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Is a TIA classed as a stroke?

A transient ischaemic attack (TIA or mini-stroke) is the same as a stroke, but the symptoms last a short time. You get stroke symptoms because a clot is blocking the blood supply in your brain. When the clot moves away, the stroke symptoms stop.

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Does having a TIA mean you will have a stroke?

It's a warning sign, not a “mini-stroke.”

A person who experiences a TIA may have a 10-20 percent risk of having a full stroke in the next seven days depending on the cause, Streib said. The American Stroke Association confirms that 9 to 17 percent of people who have had a TIA have a stroke within 90 days.

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How soon can you fly after a TIA?

The NHS and the Stroke Association advised stroke survivors to not fly for two weeks. In more severe cases, patients may have to avoid flying for three months. In the case of a 'mini-stroke' or Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA), you may be able to fly after 10 days as long as you have made a full recovery.

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What conditions are not covered by travel insurance?

Most standard policies won't cover you for 'Do not travel' destinations. Check with your travel insurance provider.
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Common exclusions for health claims
  • bone and joint conditions.
  • breathing and lung conditions.
  • cancer.
  • circulatory and blood conditions.
  • diabetes.
  • disabilities.
  • heart conditions.
  • kidney or liver conditions.

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Can you have a mini-stroke and be OK?

A “mini-stroke" may not cause permanent brain damage, but it's a warning sign that you could be at risk for a debilitating—or deadly—stroke. Approximately one in three American adults has experienced a symptom consistent with a “mini-stroke,” sometimes called a transient ischemic attack (TIA).

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How long is a TIA valid for?

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain stops for a brief time. A person will have stroke-like symptoms for up to 24 hours. In most cases, the symptoms last for 1 to 2 hours.

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Should a person drive after a TIA?

If you drive a car or motorbike and you had a single transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke with no brain surgery or seizures, you can usually start driving again after one calendar month.

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Does a person having a TIA need to get medical help?

You should be referred to see a specialist within 24 hours of the onset of your symptoms. A TIA is a warning sign that you may be at risk of having a full stroke in the near future, and an assessment can help doctors determine the best way to reduce the chances of that happening.

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Can TIAs be brought on by stress?

It has been found in a study that stress apparently raises the risk of a Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) by 59%. A TIA is a mini-stroke caused by a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain.

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Are you at higher risk for stroke after a TIA?

Over a median of 8.86 years of follow-up after TIA, 130 participants (29.5%) had a stroke; 28 strokes (21.5%) occurred within 7 days, 40 (30.8%) occurred within 30 days, 51 (39.2%) occurred within 90 days, and 63 (48.5%) occurred more than 1 year after the index TIA; median time to stroke was 1.64 (interquartile range, ...

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How long does fatigue last after a TIA?

Residual symptoms after transient ischaemic attack (TIA) The symptoms of a TIA are similar to that of stroke, but they may only last a short while, certainly no more than 24 hours. If symptoms last longer than 24 hours but are mild usually this would be defined as a 'minor stroke'.

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Does a TIA show up on an MRI scan?

The DWI-MRI provides not only the evidence to distinguish between TIA and acute ischemic stroke, furthermore it predicts TIA patients who are at higher risk of disabling stroke, which can be prevented by an immediate evaluation and treatment of TIA.

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What are the chances of having a second TIA?

Most people, and even many doctors, don't realize that the risk of a second stroke is as high as 12.8 percent in the first week after a TIA (transient ischemic attack). If you do not change certain lifestyle factors, the risk of a second stroke within the next five years can be as high as 30 percent.

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Is TIA a chronic condition?

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke. A TIA usually lasts only a few minutes and doesn't cause permanent damage.

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Should I stay off work after a TIA?

You may return to any of your previous activities/work as soon as you feel well enough and safe (as long as you follow driving restrictions). You may feel tired for a while after a TIA – pace yourself and listen to your body.

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Can doctors tell if you have had a TIA?

How are transient ischemic attacks diagnosed? Patients who experience a TIA should be seen by medical providers immediately. Evaluation includes examination by a doctor and diagnostic testing. The doctor will do some simple quick checks to test your vision, muscle strength, and ability to think and speak.

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What is the difference between a mini-stroke and a TIA?

A transient ischaemic attack or TIA is also known as a mini-stroke. It is the same as a stroke, except that the symptoms only last for a short amount of time. This is because the blockage that stops the blood getting to your brain is temporary.

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