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What is a ministroke also known as?
A Transient ischemic attack
What is a mini stroke known as?
Ministroke is also known as a transient ischemic attack
What is the abbreviation for transient ischemic attack?
TIA is the abbreviation for transient ischemic attack.
Cite another name for transient ischemic attack?
Another name for a transient ischemic attack is a mini stroke.
Is a transient ischemic attack a brief episode of bleeding in the brain?
Transient ischemic attack is a brief episode of lack of blood flow to part of the brain.
Can you die from a Transient Ischemic Attack TIA?
No, as given in the name, a Transient Ischemic Attack or TIA is "transient". So you do not die from TIA. However, a TIA can progress or lead to a full Stroke. You can die from a Stroke.
Another name for a transient ischemic attack?
The symptoms of a TIA occur when there is temporary blockage of an artery supplying part of the brain, causing ischemia, or not enough blood supply to provide the brain with the oxygen and nutrients it needs to function properly.
What is when a patient Appear flushed and have headaches nausea vertigo weakness?
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
What does the abbreviation 'Tia' mean?
On the internet, it means "thanks in advance." Medically, it stands for Transient Ischemic Attack.
Temporary blood supply interference to the brain without permanent brain damage?
transient ischemic attack
Is Transient ischemic attack a ischemic heart disease?
No. A transient ischemic attack, also known as a "mini-stroke", is when a person has stroke like symptoms that resolve within 24 hours. I it due to a lack of blood flow to some part of the brain. Ischemic heart disease is when there are blood flow problems to the heart. It usually manifests as chest tightness or pain and shortness of breath is exertion but the symptoms can vary widely.
What is a ischemic attack?
A Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is now defined as a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by focal brain, spinal cord, or retinal ischemia, without acute infarction. The end point is biologic (tissue injury) rather than arbitrary (24 hours). In keeping with this definition of TIA, ischemic stroke is defined as an infarction of central nervous system tissue.
