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As explained in this eMedTV segment, a TIA (transient ischemic attack) is a stroke-like episode caused by a brief interruption in blood flow to the brain. This article offers a look at risk factors for a TIA and causes and symptoms of such an attack.
The causes of transient ischemic attacks most commonly involve an embolism or thrombosis. This eMedTV resource explains how the narrowing of a blood vessel in the brain may also be the cause of a transient ischemic attack.
TIA symptoms generally appear suddenly and may include dizziness, confusion, and difficulty speaking. This eMedTV article discusses common symptoms of a TIA, such as sudden severe headache with no known cause and loss of coordination.
In the case of a transient ischemic attack, or TIA, diagnosis may involve blood tests, CT scans, and MRIs. This eMedTV resource looks at the process of diagnosing a TIA -- from the first questions doctors may ask to tests used in diagnosis.
TIA treatment may include lifestyle changes (such as losing weight) and medications (such as warfarin). This eMedTV resource describes treatment for people who have had a TIA, which may also include procedures such as a carotid endarterectomy.
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