Question 1

if you had a transient ischemic attack many months ago would any type of imaging show any signs of it now?

Accepted Answer

No,: by definition a TIA resolves, so there is no permanent structural damage to the brain.  Otherwise it would be a stroke.  So, imaging performed many months later should be negative.

Question 2

what would be signs of a transient ischemic attack in a five year old child? would they only have symptoms for 1-2 mins?

Accepted Answer

: I have never seen a report of this happening sat this age in 4 decades as a pediatrician. Any kid that might look that way may have absence seizures. Have the kid looked at by a pediatrician. The evaluation process is simple.

Question 3

what is a  transient ischemic attack?

Accepted Answer

TIA: Tia or ministroke exhibit symptoms of paralysis, speech deficits which are typically get better in few hours time. Once someone has a TIA they are prone for a stroke in future if  no addequate meaasures are taken.

Question 4

what causes a transient ischemic attack?

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Blood clot: Usually a clot that occluded a blood vessel to the brain. It usually comes from a plaque on the carotid artery or the heart.

Question 5

what are the symptoms for a transient ischemic attack?

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Mini stroke.: Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, 
 especially on only one side of your body.
Sudden vision changes. Sudden trouble speaking.Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements.Sudden problems with walking or balance.A sudden, severe headache that is different from past headaches. If symptoms last longer than an hour, could be stroke.

Question 6

what are the complications of transient ischemic attack?

Accepted Answer

Stroke: If untreated will give stroke, TIA has to be diagnosed as to cause like narrowed artery, blood clot, differentiating from other causes like seizure, migraine etc.

Question 7

transient ischemic attack - how long does it usually last?

Accepted Answer

TIA: Tia symptoms should resolve fully within 24 hours, usually within a couple of hours.

Question 8

a transient ischemic attack is often a predecessor to what?

Accepted Answer

Stroke: Tias are caused by small amounts of clot or debris from arterial vessels such as carotids in the neck traversing to the brain circulation and causing blockages. Get checking for carotid disease and get heart checked for pfo.

Question 9

what causes a tia (transient ischemic attack) in young people?

Accepted Answer

Complex issue: Transients events can be due to heart defects, arrhythmia, blood pressure, blood sugar, drug effects, seizure, migraine, or blood vessel disorders.  It would be important to have a thorough medical and neurological evaluation.  Their may be genetic factors involved, especially defects in cholesterol and lipid metabolism.  May be a high risk for completed stroke or even death.

Question 10

is it possible to have a transient ischemic attack in your 20's?

Accepted Answer

TIA: Unusual but possible at young age. Also concern for type of seizure or anxiety.

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