reversible ischemic neurologic deficit (RIND)

Introduction

A focal neurologic deficit that resolves fully within 1 week.

Etiology

• reversible ischemic neurologic deficits (RIND) & transient ischemic attacks (TIA) are usually secondary to atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels (cerebrovascular disease)

Complications

-risk factor for subsequent ischemic stroke

Notes

• the difference between RIND & TIA is not clear

More general terms

• ischemia