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A condition that occurs when blood flow to an area of brain is cut off, and cells die because they lack oxygen. Depending on what area of the brain is affected, abilities such as memory and muscle control can be lost.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Stroke in the brain • Cerebrovascular disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Common
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Head

Types of

Amaurosis fugax
Condition
Transient ischemic attack
Condition
Mini stroke (transient ischemic attack; TIA)
Condition
Vertebro basilar artery insufficiency
Condition
Mini stroke
Condition
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Symptoms

Spinning sensation
Confusion
Balance problems
Headache
Nausea
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Stroke
Alteplase
4.1
11 reviews
Aspirin
4
22 reviews
DVT prophylaxis
Blood thinners
Blood pressure medicine
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Stroke

Surgery

Neurosurgery
3.3
8 reviews

Other treatments

Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Hospitalization
Supportive care
Speech therapy

Tests

Electrocardiogram
Prothrombin time
Drug abuse blood panel
Partial thromboplastin time
Swallowing evaluation
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Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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