Stroke

TIA Clinic

Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIAs) are important warning signs that a patient may be at risk of an impending stroke. The most common symptoms of a TIA are transient hemiplegia, dysphasia or sudden visual disturbance.

Early assessment and intervention by stroke specialists can prevent a major stroke from occurring in patients that have recently suffered a TIA. This has been reflected in the NICE guidelines which state that patients with a high risk TIA ie ABCD2 score ≥4 should be seen within 24 hours of their symptoms. Low risk patients ie ABCD2 score <4 should be seen within a week of their symptoms.

A one stop walk-in TIA clinic is accessible, that runs from Monday-Friday 9am-3:30pm. No appointment is needed.

Once a patient has been seen at the GP surgery with a suspected TIA, the GP asesses the ABCD2 score (on the referral form). If the patient scores 4 or more, fax a copy of the completed referral form to the clinic number  0208 401 3741   and give the patient the referral form to bring with them to immediately to Heathfield 1 Ward at Croydon University Hospital, where the Walk-in TIA clinic is situated.

Contact details

Urgent FAX NUMBER: 0208 401 3741
Tel: 02084013000 ext 5888

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