Transient Ischemic Attack

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Transient Ischemic Attack

TIA is transient focal neurologic deficit resolving within 24 hours (usually <1 hour) with no infarction on imaging. High early stroke risk (ABCD2 score). Urgent workup and secondary prevention.

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A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke that lasts only a few minutes. It happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly blocked. Symptoms of a TIA are like other stroke symptoms, but do not last as long. They happen suddenly, and include:Numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the bodyConfusion or trouble speaking or understanding speechTrouble seeing in one or both eyesDifficulty walki…

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Transient ischemic attack

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G45.9 Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified Z86.73 Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits G45.8 Other transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromes
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MRI brain DWI (preferred over CT) CTA head/neck ECG Holter monitor Echocardiogram Lipid panel CBC Coags HbA1c
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Dual antiplatelet: Aspirin + Clopidogrel × 21 days (minor stroke/TIA) Anticoagulation (AF) High-intensity statin BP control
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Transient Ischemic Attack A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke that lasts only a few minutes. It happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly blocked. Symptoms of a TIA are like other stroke symptoms, but do not last as long. They happen suddenly, and include:Numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the bodyConfusion or trouble speaking or understanding speechTrouble seeing in one or both eyesDifficulty walki… Atherosclerosis What is atherosclerosis?Atherosclerosis is a condition in which plaque builds up inside your arteries. Plaque is a sticky substance made up of cholesterol, fat, blood cells, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and causes your arteries to narrow. That limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your body.Some people may confuse atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis, but they are not… Carotid Artery Disease Your carotid arteries are two large blood vessels in your neck. They supply your brain and head with blood. If you have carotid artery disease, the arteries become narrow or blocked, usually because of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque, which is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood.Carotid artery disease is serious because it can block the blood flow t… Ischemic Stroke What is an ischemic stroke?A stroke happens when there is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain. Your brain cells cannot get the oxygen and nutrients they need from blood, and they start to die within a few minutes. This can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.There are two main types of strokes, ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic stroke is the more common type. An ischemic stroke hap…