What is TIA?

Hi Deitra hope well, A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "mini stroke" is caused by a temporary disruption in the blood supply to part of the brain. The disruption in blood supply results in a lack of oxygen to the brain.

I use plavix so no inr .

Transient Ischemic Attack. It is typically a catch all diagnosis when the physician(s) can not find a direct cause for a cardiac episode. In my case I had a stroke, the clot showed on the ct scan but they couldn't find the cause of the clot and used the tia as a discharge diagnosis. After a multitude of test and a 30 day cardiac episode monitor they diagnosed me with a fib. As to your question on the inr, the way they set dosages of warfarin is by a pt/inr blood test which measures the clotting time of the blood sample being tested. They put me on Eliquis when I had my stroke which does not require blood testing. Really just more of a physician's preference and cost, warfarin is like #10 a month, Eliquis is $485 but I've got excellent medical insurance.

My Inr is checked monthly unless there is a problem. When I was on Coumadin in 95 after having a PE they were done weekly. Now I am on Plavix since I had a TIA.