Question 1

what is unspecified transient cerebral ischemia?

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Cause unclear: There is brief, diminished circulation to the brain without a clear cut cause (like a cardiac arrhythmia or blocked neck artery) that is responsible for the symptoms being investigated. The term is vague and unsatisfying so it's understandable if you're still in the dark.

Question 2

what is transient cerebral ischemia?

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TIA?: A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is when blood flow to a part of the brain stops for a brief period of time. A person will have stroke-like symptoms for up to 24 hours, but in most cases for 1 - 2 hours. A TIA is felt to be a warning sign that a true stroke may happen in the future if something is not done to prevent it.

Question 3

would plavix (clopidogrel) be given for transient cerebral ischemia?

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Tia : Plaice is sometimes given for tia.

Question 4

are migraines associated with global cerebral ischemia?

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So complicated: In short, no - migraines are not a hypoperfusive state.  The old (not correct) understanding in fact was based on the observation that blood flow often increases with migraines.  Like all things in the body, our understanding now is much more complicated.  There's a complex interaction between the neurons (primary problem) and the vessels and surrounding structures (secondary).

Question 5

what is cerebral ischemia? prevention?

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Decreased blood flow: The classic is transient ischemic attack (tia), brief decreased blood flow to a small area of brain which can be the first sign of stroke risk.  Blood flow issues may play a minor role in migraine, and low blood pressure may diffusely drop cerebral blood flow.  Treat the many risks, diabetes, hypertension, high blood fats, hyperhomocysteinemia, carotid stenosis.  Anti-platelet drugs protect.

Question 6

is cyclic amp harmful or benefecial in cerebral ischemia?

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No role: I am not aware of any role for cyclic amp in the treatment of any brain disorder, but of course, it is important in cellular metabolism.

Question 7

what kind of treatment is available for cerebral ischemia?

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Several: Cerebral ischemia is the medical term used for a lack of adequate blood flow to the brain.  Two carotid arteries in the front of the neck and two vertebral arteries in the back of the neck supply blood to the brain.These can get clogged with cholesterol causing a lack of blood flow to the brain -cerebral ischemia. Cholesterol lowering medications and antiplatlet agents to thin the blood are used.

Question 8

what kinds of treatment are available for cerebral ischemia?

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Intervention : The most common cause of cerebral ischemia is atherosclerosis, a condition in which your arteries become clogged and hardened as a result of abnormal fatty deposits.  Treatment requires intervention to open the obstruction. This can be surgical, by percutaneous angioplasty, or use of thrombolytics.

Question 9

what is inferior cerebral  ischemia can it be cured?

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Poor blood flow: Inadequate blood flow to lower part of brain.  It can improve with controlling BP & cholesterol, medications such as Aspirin and plavix, (clopidogrel) smoking cessation, heart healthy diet  and exercise.   Clot buster medication may be used within 90 minutes of an acute stroke and rarely angioplasty.

Question 10

are people with acutely recovered cerebral ischemia more unstable?

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Depends: Well unstable compared to whom. If you have recovered, we ordinarily would say you are stable but anytime a person has had ischemia, they are more likely to get a recurrence than a well person. And what is the ischemia secondary to would be an important question. Has the cause underlying the ischemia been corrected?

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