Your babyâs soft spot is actually two spots called fontanels â one toward the front of that sweet little head; another smaller one toward the back â and theyâre gaps between the bones of your babyâs skull. And though it may seem as if your babyâs soft spots were put there to make you nervous, they actually plays an important role.
Stroke Home > Cause of Mini-Strokes. A transient ischemic attack (also known as a TIA or mini-stroke) is caused by a temporary lack of oxygen- or nutrient-rich blood to a part of the brain. This lack of blood flow occurs because a blood vessel becomes severely narrowed or blocked.
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the most common cause of a mini stroke. Hypertension is also the leading cause of strokes, so a TIA is often a warning. It is important to control your blood pressure immediately to prevent future TIAs and strokes. Other common causes and risk factors include: 1  blood clots.