mALX' condition sounds like TIA's; or trans-ischemic attacks. Commonly referred to as mini-strokes.

An infarction can occur in any part of the body. In the brain, it's called a stroke, in the heart, a heart attack (also called MI or myocardial infarction among the medical community), anywhere else, simply an infarction.

TIA's more often than not, are symptoms of an impending stroke, usually little bits of the embolus or clot being released prior to the main one dislodging. This is not good in any sense, and the....ultimate price,...can be a mercy in comparison to the other side effects.

Hence the extremely high list of precautions. More then likely, she will be on blood thinners and a host of other meds to keep the blood pressure from going too low, or too high.

She will need to avoid stressful situations and exertion, with effort, luck and prayers she can recover once the clot has been dealt with.

You are in my prayers, mALX.

mALX' condition sounds like TIA's; or trans-ischemic attacks. Commonly referred to as mini-strokes.
... TIA's more often than not, are symptoms of an impending stroke, usually little bits of the embolus or clot being released prior to the main one dislodging. ...

The positive thing to take from this is that the warnings can allow the major stroke to be averted. My family tend to get the no-warning big ones, like my father's early this year.

It was the big one. He lasted a week after it, but was never really conscious.

I could use anyone's prayers that really cares, they would be greatly appreciated.

Welcome back to you too Grits!