| transient ischemic attack |
A sudden onset of temporary symptoms (loss of sensation, movement, speech, mental function or vision) lasting minutes, or hours, that occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen-rich blood but, the effects wear off completely after resumption of blood-flow. It can be a warning sign for stroke. May be caused by carotid artery narrowing or blockage.
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| transient ischemic attack |
A stroke-like event that lasts for a short period of time caused by a blocked blood vessel.
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| transient ischemic attack |
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) often is referred to as a mini-stroke. TIAs are caused by the temporary reduction in flow of blood (ischemia) to the brain and is most often caused by a clot that spontaneously forms in a carotid artery. Patients with TIAs often have narrowed (or, less often, ulcerated) carotid arteries due to atherosclerosis. ...
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| transient ischemic attack |
very slight stroke, due to a temporary blockage of a blood vessel in the brain
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| transient ischemic attack |
A "mini stroke" which is caused by a temporary blockage of a vessel in the brain. Often times it presents itself as a brief loss of vision or quick blackout.
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