Not really: Tia or transient ischemic attack is essential a stroke that resolves quickly ... As such it is cerebrovascular disease which is part of the cardiovascular system. Ischemic heart disease implies coronary artery disease -- that the arteries that supply your heart muscle are blocked. Check with your doctor for more information.
Answered 11/21/2014
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No: It is an ischemic cerebrovascular disease. However, someone who has one is at much higher risk of having both than someone who has neither.
Answered 12/24/2012
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TIA vs cardiac: Tia is a temporary loss of brain circulation whereas ischemic heart disease is related coronary artery blockage.
Answered 9/17/2012
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No: Transient ischemic attack happens when blood supply to brain gets temporarily cut off. Ischemic heart disease pertains to the heart.
Answered 9/28/2016
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