A TIA, or transient ischemic attack, is a temporary blockage of blood flow to a part of the brain. By definition, a TIA lasts ...

It may be that patients have better control of cerebrovascular risk factors after the event, protecting against future ...

It is important to understand the causes, symptoms, diagnostic approaches, and preventive measures for TIA, underscoring why early recognition and intervention are essential. As studies show, nearly 1 ...

A person’s life expectancy after a mini stroke can be reduced by around 4% in the first year following the event in comparison to people who have not had one.

A transient ischemic attack, commonly called a mini-stroke, has traditionally been viewed as a brief, temporary event. Physical symptoms typically vanish within 24 hours, leading many to ...

It's a common response to the neurological symptoms that signal a TIA, a transient ischemic attack or ministroke. At least 240,000 Americans experience one each year, with the incidence increasing ...

The initial baseline assessment happened an average of around 20 days after participants experienced their transient ischemic attack symptoms. Researchers then followed up with participants at 3 ...

TIA is a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain, spurring stroke-like symptoms that typically last two to 15 minutes. “A stroke is when the neurological deficit lasts for more than a ...

With TIA, or mini stroke, you had the same signs and symptoms, the same processes that cause a stroke, but the body was able to reverse that immediate lack of blood flow before permanent brain ...

Fatigue after a transient ischemic attack may persist due to brain healing, inflammation and sleep disturbances, according to a new study in Neurology.

That’s why it’s essential to spot the symptoms of a ministroke and seek out emergency care ASAP, even if they fade away, Dr. Miller says. This applies all the more for women, who research ...