Transient Ischemic Attack
Study: Speedy 'mini-stroke' care pays off
October 03, 2008
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Health Guide
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Mini stroke; TIA; Little stroke Prevention Prevention of TIA includes controlling the risk factors. Hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and... Read more »Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
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.... Read more »Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Mini stroke; TIA; Little stroke Symptoms Symptoms of TIA are the same as those that occur in stroke and include the sudden development of: ... Read more »Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Mini stroke; TIA; Little stroke Treatment The goal is to improve the arterial blood supply to the brain and prevent the development of a stroke. ... Read more »Aortic arch syndrome
...affected artery, but may include neurologic changes (such as dizziness, blurred vision, weakness, and transient ischemic attacks), blood pressure changes, reduced pulse, numbness of an arm, and... Read more »
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