What Is a Tia ? (transient Ischemic Attack ) Posted: 07-27-07 03:34am
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Stroke Answer A3186 Posted: 08-17-07 10:14am
A "TIA" (Transient ischemic attack ) is
transient stroke that lasts only a few
minutes. It happens when the blood supply
to a certain part of the brain is briefly
interrupted. Most symptoms of a TIA
disappear within an hour, although they
may persist for up to 24 hours. Symptoms
include: numbness or weakness in the
face, leg or arm, especially on one side
of the body, confusion or difficulty in
talking, trouble in seeing with one or
both eyes, difficulty with walking,
dizziness, loss of balance and
coordination. Drug therapy to reduce the
risk of stroke is recommended for people
experiencing these symptoms. TIA treatment
includes antiplatelet agents, especially
aspirin. People with an irregular
heartbeat might also be prescribed
anticoagulants.
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