TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK, CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Keywords:
transient ischemic attack, symptoms, risk factors, patient outcomes, vascular health, acute ischemic attack.Abstract
Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), often termed "mini-strokes," represent a critical medical emergency characterized by transient neurological dysfunction resulting from temporary ischemia. TIAs are harbingers of future cerebrovascular events, necessitating prompt diagnosis and intervention to mitigate the risk of subsequent stroke. This article reviews the pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic modalities, and management strategies associated with TIAs.
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