| transient ischemic attack |
A transient stroke that lasts only a few minutes.
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| transient ischemic attack |
A temporary stroke-like event that lasts for only a short time and is caused by a temporarily blocked blood vessel leading to or within the brain. Also called a
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| transient ischemic attack |
A transient ischemic attack is the sudden failure of the brain to work properly as a result of a temporary reduction of blood supply.
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| transient ischemic attack |
Sometimes when the arteries that go to the brain are partially closed, the patient may have a temporary change in vision, balance, thought processes, etc. This is a TIA. The symptoms may be similar to a stroke, but they get better. TIAs are an important warning to go to a physician.
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| transient ischemic attack |
Reversible neurological or retinal deficits secondary to a temporary deficit in blood flow. Symptoms last for less than 24 hours, usually less than half an hour. There is complete recovery of function within 24 hours.
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