Transient Ischemic Attack
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What is Transient Ischemic Attack?
Is there any treatment?
What is the prognosis?
What research is being done?
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What is Transient Ischemic Attack?
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a transient stroke that lasts only a few minutes. It occurs when the blood supply to
part of the brain is briefly interrupted. TIA symptoms, which usually occur suddenly, are similar to those of stroke but do
not last as long. Most symptoms of a TIA disappear within an hour, although they may persist for up to 24 hours. Symptoms
can include: numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body; confusion or difficulty in
talking or understanding speech; trouble seeing in one or both eyes; and difficulty with walking, dizziness, or loss of balance
and coordination.
Is there any treatment?
What is the prognosis?
What research is being done?
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American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231-4596 inquiries@heart.org http://www.americanheart.org Tel: 800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) 214-373-6300 |
National Stroke Association 9707 East Easter Lane Suite B Centennial, CO 80112-3747 info@stroke.org http://www.stroke.org Tel: 303-649-9299 800-STROKES (787-6537) Fax: 303-649-1328 |
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHBLI) National Institutes of Health, DHHS 31 Center Drive, Rm. 4A21 MSC 2480 Bethesda, MD 20892-2480 http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov Tel: 301-592-8573/240-629-3255 (TTY) Recorded Info: 800-575-WELL (-9355) |
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Last updated July 28, 2008