The Stroke Unit at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital provides the investigation and management of patients with suspected TIA (Transient Ischaemic Attack).
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TIA Assessment Service
TIA assessment service
The risk of developing a stroke after a hemispheric TIA can be as high as 20% within the first month, with the greatest risk being within the first 72 hours.
Patients first seen in the community with TIA, or with a stroke but having made a good recovery when seen, should be assessed and investigated in a specialist service as soon as possible.
Patients likely to have a diagnosis of TIA should be prescribed an antiplatelet and statin regime immediately.
Patients likely to have a diagnosis of TIA should be advised not to drive until assessed by a specialist.
Patients should be advised to go to hospital immediately should the symptoms return.
Immediate admission to a specialist stroke service is vital for those with a greater than 20% risk of developing a completed stroke. These are patients with more than one TIA in seven days or who have three or more of the following characteristics:
- blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg
- unilateral weakness or speech disturbance
- symptoms lasting sixty minutes or more
- those who have diabetes
The TIA assessment service at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital
As part of our range of services the Stroke Care Team offers a Rapid-Access TIA Assessment Service that utilitises our full range of diagnostic facilities and the combined expertise of the multidisciplinary team to help identify the cause of the TIA and provide treatment to reduce the risk of further TIAs, stroke or other complications.
Patients with a Request Form or letter of referral wishing to make an appointment should call us on: 020 7806 4075 or complete the make an enquiry form below.
Referrals to the Stroke Unit are welcomed from GPs, A&E Departments and other medical practitioners. The details of each case will be accessed by the Stroke Care Team with the involvement of the referring clinician and a decision to accept or decline will be made on a clinical basis.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 6.00pm
At all other times please call: 020 7806 4000 – ask for the “08 Bleep Holder”.
TIA Assessment Consultants
Stroke Clinic
The Stroke Unit at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is equipped to provide expert treatment, aftercare and rehabilitation support for patients and their families.
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Our Appointments Team have a dedicated and caring approach to finding you the earliest appointment possible with the best specialist.
If you are self-paying you don’t need a referral from your GP for a consultation. You can simply refer yourself* and book an appointment.
If you have health insurance (e.g. Bupa, Axa Health, Aviva), you will need to contact your insurer to get authorisation before any treatment, and in most cases you will also require a referral letter from your GP.
If you are not registered with a GP, we have an in-house private GP practice you can use. Alternatively, we can suggest the most appropriate course of action for you to take, given your location and individual circumstances.
*Please note – for investigations such as X-rays and MRIs, a referral will be required. However, we may be able to arrange this for you through our on-site private GP.
