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What are the differences between a tia and a stroke?
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Duration: The main difference is in how long the neurological symptoms last. In a TIA they resolve fairly quickly (<1 day and often in an hour or two). In a stroke they last longer and are often permanent. The fact that the symptoms resolve with a TIA does not mean everything's okay--a TIA can be a serious sign of underlying vascular disease and should be thoroughly evaluated.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Time of symptoms: Tia symptoms should resolve within 24 hours. If not, then it would be considered a stroke.
Answered 9/16/2012
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