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A transient ischemic attack is a "mini-stroke" caused by temporary disturbance of blood supply to an area of the brain, which results in a sudden, brief decrease in brain function. |
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Symptoms
Symptoms of TIA are the same as those that occur in stroke and include the sudden development of: Numbness, tingling,...
Causes
In a TIA, the blood supply is only temporarily blocked. For example, a blood clot may dissolve and allow blood to flo...
Tests
Because symptoms and signs may have completely disappeared by the time one gets to the hospital, A diagnosis of a TIA...
Treatments
The goal is to improve the arterial blood supply to the brain and prevent the development of a stroke. Treatment of r...
Complications
Stroke; TIA recurrence; Injury that occurs from falls; Bleeding as a result of anti-coagulant medications.
Prevention
Prevention of TIA includes controlling the risk factors. Hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and other associated ...
Doctor Specialties
TIA is a medical emergency. Call 911 or other local emergency number immediately. Do not ignore symptoms just because...
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