A TIA is a stroke-like episode caused by a brief interruption in blood flow to the brain. This eMedTV article offers a look at risk factors for this event, and also discusses some of its causes and symptoms.
In many cases, transient ischemic attacks are caused by an embolism or thrombosis. This eMedTV resource talks about these causes in detail and explains how the narrowing of a blood vessel in the brain may also cause this type of attack.
Transient ischemic attack, or TIA, risk factors include such things as smoking and being male. This eMedTV page provides an in-depth discussion of risk factors for TIA, such as having high blood pressure, being African American, and having diabetes.
Typically, TIA symptoms appear suddenly and may include dizziness, confusion, and difficulty speaking. This eMedTV article discusses common signs and symptoms of this event, 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.
As explained in this eMedTV article, treatment options for a TIA may include lifestyle changes (such as losing weight) and medications (such as warfarin). This Web page describes these and other treatment options in more detail.
A transient ischemic attack is a sudden episode in which the brain's blood supply is briefly interrupted. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of these attacks, including a discussion of their causes and symptoms.
TIA prevention usually involves lifestyle changes, such as losing weight and exercising regularly. This eMedTV Web page discusses strategies for preventing a TIA, which may also involve medications (such as aspirin) as well as certain procedures.
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