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I know mini strokes can lead to a massive stroke but do they cause cognitive or mental impairment?
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Mini strokes: Depends on area of brain involved so the answer is yes.
Answered 10/5/2012
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Yes: Multiple small strokes can have cumulative effects. Control risk factors. Check out stroke.Org.
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