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Circulation is cut off to the brain but then comes back.

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Q: What is a transient ischaemic attack?
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What is the abbreviation for transient ischemic attack?

TIA is the abbreviation for transient ischemic attack.


What is the medical term meaning mini-stroke?

What most think of as ministrokes are called transient ischemic attacks in medical terms.Often transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are called mini strokes, though this is somewhat of a misnomer since in TIAs don't cause permanent damage to the brain, while strokes do.


Can a seizure cause a T.I.A.?

A seizure is caused by excessive electrical activity in the brain. A transient ischaemic attack is due to a problem in the blood supply to the brain. They are two very different kinds of problems. A seizure would not cause a problem in the blood supply to the brain and so it would not cause a TIA.


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.


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.


What is a ministroke also known as?

A Transient ischemic attack


Cite another name for transient ischemic attack?

mini stroke


What are the first signs of an impending transient ischemic attack?

The first signs of an impending transient ischemic attack are: numbness or paralysis in your face, arm or leg, double vision, loss of balance and garbled speech.


What is a mini stroke known as?

Ministroke is also known as a transient ischemic attack


What is the scientific name for the stroke?

The scientific name for a stroke is "cerebrovascular accident" (CVA). It refers to the sudden interruption in the blood supply of the brain, leading to brain cell damage or death.


Why am i getting pins and needles in my hands and lips on one side of my body?

You need to go see a doctor ASAP. A one sided loss of sensation is characteristic of a neural problem, and should be seen by your doctor. If you begin to have difficulty speaking or understanding people, get a sudden and severe headache, or feel confused and unable to balance you should get to an emergency department as soon as possible, as these can be symptoms of a stroke of transient ischaemic attack.


What is when a patient Appear flushed and have headaches nausea vertigo weakness?

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)