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Had stroke on left side of the head headache now. is it tia or cva?

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See below: A transient ischemic attack lasts less than 24 hours. A reversible ischemic neurologic deficit lasts between 24 hours and 2 weeks. A caerebrovascular accident is permanent.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 4/15/2014

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