A 35-year-old member asked:
can you tell me about transient ishcemic attack (mini stroke)?
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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered
52 years experience Neurology
TIA: Implies temporary decrease in blood flow to a localized area of brain which results in symptoms such as loss of vision, numbness, unilateral weakness, incoordination, etc. May be due to blood vessel narrowing, an embolic fragment of a clot, primary cardiac arrhythmia, etc. Key here is reversibility, otherwise would be stroke. If it does occur, cause should be uncovered and treated to prevent cva.
Answered on Dec 24, 2013
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Usually associated: With carotid artery disease in the neck- see pcp for wk up!
Answered on Dec 24, 2013
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Dr. Troy Reyna answered
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Yes: But is has no permanent sequelae. It can be a harbinger or worse tias or strokes to come. Get checked for carotid disease or cardiac defects such as p ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bennett Machanic answered
52 years experience Neurology
Imaging: Most conclusive way is via a high resolution MRI film, as some lacunar strokes may be relatively clinically silent.
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bennett Machanic answered
52 years experience Neurology
A few steps: An MRI would usually reveal presence of a lesion consisted with injury to brain tissue, but the so-called "mini" may represent a reversible transient ... Read More
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bennett Machanic answered
52 years experience Neurology
Variable, but: Most small strokes leave almost imperceptible problems. However, if not recognized or treated, could lead to more massive events with paralysis and s ... Read More
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