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What is the definition or description of: tia?
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TIA: Transient neurologic dysfunction caused by loss of blood flow (ischemia) without tissue death (acute infarction). Also called mini-stroke. Symptoms usually resolve within minutes to 24 hours.
Answered 9/10/2013
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TIA: A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is an acute episode of temporary neurologic dysfunction that typically lasts less than an hour; results from lack/poor blood flow to the brain, spinal cord, or eye; and is not associated with acute tissue damage/death.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Stroke like: Symptoms that resolve on less than 24 hours.
Answered 9/13/2013
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