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  1. Transient ischemic attack (TIA) - Symptoms and causes

    • A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a short period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke. It's caused by a brief blockage of blood flow to the brain. A TIAusually lasts only a few minutes and doesn't c… See more

    Symptoms

    Transient ischemic attacks usually last a few minutes. Most symptoms disappear within an hour. … See more

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    Causes

    The cause of a transient ischemic attack is similar to the cause of an ischemic stroke, which is the most common type of stroke. In an ischemic stroke, a blood clot blocks the blood s… See more

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    Prevention

    Knowing your risk factors and living healthfully are the best things you can do to prevent a transient ischemic attack. A healthy lifestyle includes getting regular medical ch… See more

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  1. Transient ischemic attack

    Also known as: TIA, mini stroke
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    A brief stroke-like attack wherein symptoms resolve within 24 hours. It causes paralysis in face, arm or leg usually on one side of the body, slurred speech, double vision or blindness, and loss of balance or coordination.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
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    Can be dangerous or life threatening if untreated
    How common is condition?
    Common (More than 200,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Often requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several days or weeks
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    Common for ages 55 and older
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    More common in males
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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  2. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - American Stroke …

    A transient ischemic attack, or TIA, is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. The clot usually dissolves on its own or gets dislodged, and the symptoms usually last less than five minutes. While a TIA doesn’t cause permanent …

     
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    May 3, 2018 · A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke that lasts only a few minutes. It happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly blocked. Symptoms of a TIA are like other stroke symptoms, but do not last as long. …

  6. Transient ischemic attack - Wikipedia

  7. tran·si·ent is·che·mic at·tack
    noun
    medicine
    1. a brief episode of neurological dysfunction resulting from an interruption in the blood supply to the brain or the eye, sometimes as a precursor of a stroke:
      "it does not reduce stroke risk in women who previously have suffered a transient ischemic attack"
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    What is a transient ischemic attack? A transient ischemic attack is a brief occurrence during which blood flow to the brain is temporarily cut off, usually by a blood clot, but sometimes by a narrowed carotid artery. This causes stroke …

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