A mini-stroke, or Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA), happens when blood supply to the brain is disrupted. This results in a lack of oxygen being delivered to the brain. A TIA can cause symptoms to occur that are similar to a stroke, such as difficulty speaking, weakness in the arms and a fallen face. A TIA lasts for a shorter duration in comparison to a stroke. A Transient Ischaemic Attack is usually caused by a blood clot that has formed somewhere else in the body and spread to the blood vessels that supply oxygen to the brain.
Several factors can increase the chances of a person experiencing a TIA. These include being a smoker, being overweight, having diabetes or high cholesterol, drinking heavily and heaving an irregular heartbeat.
Those over the age of 60 are also at an increased risk of having a TIA.
The main symptoms of a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) include:
Successful treatment following a TIA depends on how quickly the person having the attack seeks professional medical treatment. They will require medical treatment to prevent a future stroke from occurring. A hospital will give advice on lifestyle changes to minimise the risk of stroke.
In some cases, you may be put on a course of medication, or require surgery to unblock the affected arteries. Having a TIA means that you are at a greater risk of having an actual stroke at some point in the future. There are several lifestyle adjustments you can make to minimise the risk. This includes:
Underwriting for TIA life insurance will depend on the following factors. Insurers may ask you for more details on the following:
An insurer will want to check the severity of your condition to estimate the risk of you developing another stroke in the future. It is likely that they will request access to details of medications you are taking, the date of your initial diagnosis, and details of any other medical-related complications. It is common for many people to be offered life insurance on standard terms if they have suffered a TIA but have no reoccurring symptoms.
If however you are still suffering from complications, you may be offered cover with higher premiums. At The Insurance Surgery, we have helped many people find the right life insurance after TIA for their needs.
If you have experienced a TIA, it is unlikely that Critical Illness cover could be available to you through most insurance companies. It is unlikely that you will get full Critical Illness Cover. However you may be able to obtain Critical Illness cover with cardiovascular and stroke-related exclusions made to your policy.
Cover will depend on whether you are able to manage your condition and if the TIA you suffered has greatly impacted your general health. Applications for critical illness cover can be stricter than applications for life insurance.
An insurer may seek some form of medical confirmation from your GP, or access to your medical records. Contact us at The Insurance Surgery for more details and to be put in touch with insurers offering cover for your needs.
It is possible to obtain cover for income protection through an insurer if you have experienced a TIA. Many insurers will query how many TIAs you have experienced, if they occurred at work, and whether they have affected your ability to work.
They will also require further details about your health, such as your blood pressure, medications taken, lifestyle and cholesterol readings. It is very likely they will request a report from your GP and it’s likely there will be an exclusion applied to the policy in relation to Strokes/TIAs.
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