Question 1

what is a tia?

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TIA: Transient ischemic attack which means episode of stroke like symptoms that resolve in minutes but should have full evaluation.

Question 2

what is a tia and what does it mean?

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TIA : Tia means transient ischemic attack, read the following wiki for info:

en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/transient_ischemic_attack.

Question 3

what exactly is a tia, and how many can you have before "the big one" strikes?

Accepted Answer

Mini-stroke: Transient ischemic attack..Basically a small stroke with symptoms resolved within 24 hrs. If symptoms longer than 24hrs = stroke.
Tia significantly increases risk of getting a big one, especially first 30 days. You don't have to have TIA before a big one strike! TIA is a very big warning and so do all you can to reduce the risk...Treat diabetes, cholesterol, HTN etc..
Consult doc...
Good luck.

Question 4

what is a series of "tias" and why might they kill my aunt!?

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TIA: Some one can have series of TIA but still can survive. The definition of TIA is symptoms last less than 24 hours and will have full tecovery.

Question 5

what is the difference between a tia and petit mal seizure?

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TIA: A TIA is a vascular event similar to angina pectoris in the heart, they both are temporary decreases in blood flow causing transient symptoms. Petit mal is a type of electrical abnormality in the brain that comes and goes. Petit mal is not necessarily vascular related, a TIA is by definition.

Question 6

some say tias & mini strokes are the same & leave no foot print. others say theres a difference. is there? i had a tia w/ a footprint- memory, confusion, word recall. also can they be seen on imaging long after. seeing neuro ill ask him but curio?

Accepted Answer

: TIA’s stand for transient ischemic (brain) attacks caused by reversible reduction blood flow to the brain. They often serve as a warning before a stroke and must be handled urgently

Question 7

what is a "mini-stroke" tia?

Accepted Answer

See answer below: Tia stands for transient ischemic attack. Its symptoms are identical to those seen in a stroke, but transient, or short lived, with spontaneous complete resolution usually within  a few minutes or hours. Symptoms lasting longer than 24 hours will be considered secondary to an actual stroke.

Question 8

should someone in his late 80s (with history of tias) have his carotids checked?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Someone who is having tias should most definitely have their carotids checked since the carotid arteries are the number one source for embolic strokes. In "symptomatic" patients, such as someone who is having tias, a carotid blockage of 50% or more warrants intervention.

Question 9

are strokes or tias caused by vasospasms?

Accepted Answer

Possible: While the answer is technically yes, most strokes and  tias are not caused by vasospasm but rather by plaque rupture, platelet aggregation,  and thrombosis.

Question 10

is it bad if you have blackouts? are those tias or strokes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and no: Yes it's bad if you are driving or on stairs or crossing a busy street, but it may be a slow heart rate or aortic stenosis and not a stroke.

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