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TIA |
| Synonyms |
Transient Ischemic Attack |
| Definitions |
<p>A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html">stroke</a> that lasts only a few minutes. It happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly blocked. Symptoms of a TIA are like other stroke symptoms, but do not last as long. They happen suddenly, and include:</p><ul> <li>Numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body</li> <li>Confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech</li> <li>Trouble seeing in one or both eyes</li> <li>Difficulty walking</li> <li>Dizziness</li> <li>Loss of balance or coordination</li> </ul> <p>Most symptoms of a TIA disappear within an hour, although they may last for up to 24 hours. Because you cannot tell if these symptoms are from a TIA or a stroke, you should go to the hospital right away.</p> <p>TIAs are often a warning sign for future <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ischemicstroke.html">strokes</a>. Taking medicine, such as <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/bloodthinners.html">blood thinners</a>, may reduce your risk of a stroke. Your doctor might also recommend surgery. You can also help lower your risk by having a <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/healthyliving.html">healthy lifestyle</a>. This includes not smoking, not drinking too much, eating a healthy diet, and exercising. It is also important to control other health problems, such as <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/howtopreventhighbloodpressure.html">high blood pressure</a> and <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/howtolowercholesterol.html">cholesterol</a>.</p> <p class="">NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke</p> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0007787 |
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Transient Ischemic Attack |
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C0007787 |
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11/01/2001 |
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A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke that lasts only a few minutes. It happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly blocked. Symptoms of a TIA are like other stroke symptoms, but do not last as long. They happen suddenly, and include:
Most symptoms of a TIA disappear within an hour, although they may last for up to 24 hours. Because you cannot tell if these symptoms are from a TIA or a stroke, you should go to the hospital right away. TIAs are often a warning sign for future strokes. Taking medicine, such as blood thinners, may reduce your risk of a stroke. Your doctor might also recommend surgery. You can also help lower your risk by having a healthy lifestyle. This includes not smoking, not drinking too much, eating a healthy diet, and exercising. It is also important to control other health problems, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol. NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke |
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Spanish https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/transientischemicattack.html |
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke http://www.ninds.nih.gov/ |
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C0007787 |
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TIA |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0948008 |
| Scope Statement |
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a mini stroke. Even though the symptoms come and go, learn why TIA needs medical attention right away.https://medlineplus.gov/transientischemicattack.html |
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T047 |
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