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  1. Also known as: TIA, mini stroke
    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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    Causes

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    • The causes include:
    • A brief blockage in supply of blood to the brain
    • Buildup of cholesterol-containing fatty deposits in an artery that supplies blood or nutrients to the brain
    • Risk factors for occurrence of this condition include:
    • Family history
    • Above 55 years of age
    • Male gender
    • Sickle cell disease
    • African americans are at higher risk
    • Conditions such as carotid artery disease, high homocysteine levels, excess weight
    • High salt consumption
    • Cigarette smoking
    • Heavy consumption of alcohol
    • Use of oral birth pills

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    Symptoms

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    Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms.

    The symptoms include:

    • Slurred speech and difficulty in understanding others
    • Vision problems
    • Weakness, numbness or paralysis on one side of the body
    • Loss of balance
    • Dizziness
    • Sudden and severe headache

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    Treatment

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    Treatment involves medication, and surgery, if necessary.

    Medication

    Antiplatelets: Prevent clogging of platelets.

    Aspirin . Clopidogrel

    Anticoagulants: Prevent clotting of blood.

    Heparin . Warfarin

    Thrombolytic agents: To dissolve blood clots in the brain.

    Alteplase

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Diagnosis involves physical examination and tests to diagnose the underlying cause.

    Common tests & procedures

    Ultrasound: Carotid ultrasonography provides images which help analyze the narrowing or any clot in the carotid artery.

    CT scan: CT scan of the brain provides a detailed image and can visualize any clot.

    Magnetic resonance angiogram: Helps examine arteries in the neck and brain.

    Arteriogram: To examine the arteries in the brain.

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