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A transient ischemic attack (TIA), commonly known as a mini-stroke, is a temporary (transient) stroke with noticeable symptoms that end within 24 hours. A TIA causes the same symptoms associated with a stroke, such as weakness or numbness on one side of the body, sudden dimming or loss of vision, difficulty speaking or understanding language or slurred speech.
"Mini-strokes, also known as transient ischemic attacks, are brief episodes, which are a result of lack of blood supply to a specific part of the brain," says Dr. Ahmed Itrat, MD of Cleveland ...
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is also called a “mini stroke”. The symptoms can be similar but usually only last a few minutes and resolve within 24 hours . stefanamer/istockphoto
This definition was supposed to reflect the reversibility of tissue damage and was devised for the purpose, with the time frame of 24 hours being chosen arbitrarily. The 24-hour limit divides stroke from transient ischemic attack, which is a related syndrome of stroke symptoms that resolve completely within 24 hours. [2]
Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) rarely affect the spinal cord and usually affect the brain; however, cases have been documented in these areas. Spinal arteriovenous malformations are the main cause and are represented later in this article. However, TIAs can result from emboli in calcific aortic disease and aortic coarctation. [3]
A silent stroke differs from a transient ischemic attack (TIA). In TIA, symptoms of stroke are exhibited which may last from a few minutes to 24 hours before resolving. A TIA is a risk factor for having a major stroke and subsequent silent strokes in the future. [8]
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) also called a mini-stroke. This is a condition in which the blood flow to a region of the brain is blocked, but blood flow is quickly restored and the brain tissue can fully recover. The symptoms are only transient, leaving no sequelae, or long-term deficits. [46]
Although a TGA is scary for both patients and their families, transient global amnesia is a benign condition with an excellent prognosis. Jeff Hersh, Ph.D., M.D., can be reached at DrHersh@juno.com .