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Ice Pick Headache And Ischemic Stroke
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is when a person has
A TIA is often considered a warning sign that a true stroke may happen in the future if something is not done to prevent it.
Alternative Names
Mini stroke; TIA; Little stroke
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is caused by temporary disturbance of blood supply to an area of the brain. This results in a sudden, brief decrease in...
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