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How often can you have a mini stroke before you get the big one?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

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TIA: If not treated you can have it often. But difficult to predict exact frequency or when it can transform into a stroke.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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