transient ischemic attack (TIA)

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Introduction

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a focal neurologic deficit that resolves fully within 24 hours.

The risk of subsequent stroke is 5-10%/year & is highest in the 1st month following a TIA.

Liken to unstable angina of the brain.[17]

Etiology

Epidemiology

  • incidence 1.19/1000 person-years (1948-2017)[47]
  • risk of stroke after TIA was lower from 2000-2017 vs 1948-1985[47]

Pathology

History

Clinical manifestations

Laboratory

Diagnostic procedures

Radiology

Complications

Differential diagnosis

Management

* may be no benefit to doses > 162 mg/day

Follow-up:

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