What Is Transient Ischemic Attack
Study: Speedy 'mini-stroke' care pays off
October 03, 2008
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Why Do Blood Clots Form in Atrial Fibrillation?
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert...diabetes, or if you have a history of previous stroke, transient ischemic attack, or have had an... Read more »
I'm Back
By Nicole , Health Expert...do include stroke-like symptoms, and can end in a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Not fun. It... Read more »
Stroke and Aphasia
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert..."spontaneous recovery" usually occurs following a transient ischemic attack (TIA), a kind of... Read more »
Can Migraines present with varied neurological deficits such as numbness and difficulty speaking and
By Ask the Clinician , Health ExpertFull Question: I have had 2 migraines before in my life, very obviously linked to sleep ... Read more »
Understanding the Causes and Effects of High Blood Pressure
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert...disease, enlarged heart, heart failure.Damage to brain - transient ischemic attack, stroke,... Read more »
Health Guide
Coronary risk profile
... Ischemic cardiomyopathy Stroke secondary to atherosclerosis Transient ischemic attack (TIA) 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 »Stroke secondary to atherosclerosis
...of high blood pressure (hypertension) Peripheral vascular disease Smoking Transient ischemic attacks or other cerebrovascular disease High cholesterol High levels... Read more »Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia symptoms
...There may be early chest pain (angina) or decreased blood flow to other parts of the body, causing transient ischemic attacks of the brain or claudication of the legs. Signs and tests ... Read more »Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis
...disease, and other risk factors should be treated. If you smoke, you should stop. Treatment of TIA (transient ischemic attack, "warning strokes") may prevent future strokes. Aspirin therapy... Read more »
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Predicting Stroke Risk After TIA
February 06, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you've had a transient ischemic attack, what doctors commonly call a mini-stroke or TIA, you know you are at higher risk of... Read summary »
Plavix could keep 'ministrokes' from becoming strokes
October 02, 2008A reader asks Dr. Paul Donohue about the 'ministroke' she recently experienced and if medication should be prescribed for the condition. Donohue... Read summary »
Minor strokes boost risk of major stroke, experts say
October 03, 2008Patients who've suffered a minor stroke known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) have a substantial risk of suffering a major stroke within seven... Read summary »
Mini-stroke can mean major stroke within hours: study
June 03, 2009British researchers say about 50 percent of the people who suffer a major stroke after having a mini-stroke do so within 24 hours of the minor stroke... Read summary »
More Time for Stroke Victims
June 19, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Stroke victims have a longer window to get life-saving treatment than originally thought, according to researchers. A new... Read summary »
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