A member asked:

If you had a transient ischemic attack many months ago would any type of imaging show any signs of it now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

No,: by definition a TIA resolves, so there is no permanent structural damage to the brain. Otherwise it would be a stroke. So, imaging performed many months later should be negative.

Answered 12/9/2017

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