Transient Ischemic Attack (Mini-Stroke) (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Overview
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Causes
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Treatment
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Viewer Comments: Transient Ischemic Attack (Mini-Stroke)
Authors and Editors
Author: Benjamin C. Wedro, MD, FAAEM
Editor: Melissa Conrad Stoppler, MD
References: Rothwell, PM "Effect of urgent treatment of transient ischemic attack and minor stroke on early recurrent stroke (EXPRESS study): a prospective population-based sequential comparison" October 9, 2007 DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(07)61448-2
Last Editorial Review: 10/25/2007
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Transient Ischemic Attack (Mini-Stroke)
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A transient ischemic attack (TIA) can be considered an acute episode of temporary neurologic dysfunction caused by a vascular occlusion.


