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	► Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
		Transient ischemic attack (TIA, "little stroke") is a warning that the body's safety mechanisms are overloaded and indicates that a stroke may be pending.
		A TIA is caused by a temporary state of reduced blood flow (ischemia) in a portion of the brain.
		Less common causes of TIA include blood disorders (including polycythemia, sickle cell anemia, and hyperviscosity syndromes where the blood is very thick), spasm of the small arteries in the brain, abnormalities of blood vessels caused by disorders such as fibromuscular dysplasia, inflammation of the arteries (arteritis, polyarteritis, granulomatous angiitis), systemic lupus erythematosus, and syphilis.
	www.umm.edu /ency/article/000730.htm (655 words)

	AANOS, An Article by Professor Fathie
		Transient ischemic attacks are usually described as related to the carotid or vertebral-basilar arterial systems.
		The classic history for transient ischemic attack in the carotid system is one of swift onset of contralateral weakness or numbness of the arm or leg.
		Transient ischemic attack produces a neurological deficit, the onset of which is usually sudden with gradual progression of the symptomatology.
	www.aanos.org /edctn_tia.htm (3106 words)

	TIAs/Transient Ischemic Attacks
		A TIA is an important indicator that the stage is set for an ischemic stroke, because it demonstrates that enough vascular and/or cardiac pathology is present to produce neurologic symptoms.
		TIAs are produced by transient blockage of the cerebral or retinal circulation.
		Remember that a TIA occurs when an artery is temporarily blocked and a particular brain region (or the retina) therefore becomes ischemic.
	www.umassmed.edu /strokestop/module_one/transient_ischemic_attack.html (376 words)

	Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA, Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Disease (RIND), Ministroke)
		A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is an injury to the brain caused by a temporary interruption in its blood supply.
		During a transient ischemic attack, there is a lack of blood flow to a portion of the brain.
		Transient ischemic attacks are caused by a temporary interruption of the blood flow to brain cells.
	www.3-rx.com /transient-ischemic-attack/default.php (628 words)

	Guidelines for the Management of Transient Ischemic Attacks
		Ischemic heart disease is the most frequent cause of death in elderly patients with TIA; hence its optimal management is an important part of care.
		The indications for carotid endarterectomy in a patient with a TIA are complex and dependent on multiple factors, including the percentage compromise of the internal carotid artery lumen and the risk of surgery as performed by an individual surgeon in a specific hospital.
		Carotid and vertebral-basilar transient ischemic attacks: effect of anticoagulants, hypertension, and cardiac disorders on survival and stroke occurrence-a population study.
	www.americanheart.org /presenter.jhtml?identifier=1230 (12245 words)

	MedlinePlus: Transient Ischemic Attack
		Transient Ischemic Attack (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary
		Transient Ischemic Attack (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
		The primary NIH organization for research on Transient Ischemic Attack is the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/transientischemicattack.html (242 words)

	Transient Ischemic Attacks --TIAs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is caused by a temporary reduction of oxygenated and glucose rich blood in the brain.
		Any TIA should be considered to be a warning sign that a stroke may follow in the near future, even within a few minutes.
		The purpose of treatment of TIA is primarily to prevent the occurrence of a stroke.
	www.well-net.com /stroke/stroke4.html (905 words)

	Postgraduate Medicine: Cerebral infarction and transient ischemic attacks
		However, because of transient symptoms, poor description, or symptoms that may localize to either the anterior or posterior circulation, it may not be possible to localize the event (eg, isolated dysarthria).
		Carotid disease is responsible for 30% of cerebral infarctions or TIAs in the anterior circulation (10).
		Further evaluation is particularly justified in patients who lack ischemic stroke risk factors, present with an atypical lacunar syndrome, have radiographic evidence of lacunae in an atypical territory, or have a typical lacunar syndrome but nonlacunar infarction on imaging (22).
	www.postgradmed.com /issues/2000/05_00/flemming.htm (4399 words)

	U.S. Pharmacist
		A transient ischemic attack—or TIA—is a focal neurologic abnormality caused by cerebrovascular disease.
		Approximately 85% of all strokes are ischemic (nearly 65% result from atherothrombotic infarction and 20% from cerebral embolism), while approximately 15% may be attributed to hemorrhage into brain tissue or are subarachnoid hemorrhages.
		Although neurological deficits of a TIA resolve within 24 hours, and do not cause permanent brain damage, the symptoms of a TIA are identical to those of a stroke (TABLE 1).
	www.uspharmacist.com /index.asp?show=article&page=8_1151.htm (1977 words)

	Transient Ischemic Attack Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
		TIA symptoms, which usually occur suddenly, are similar to those of stroke but do not last as long.
		TIAs are often warning signs that a person is at risk for a more serious and debilitating stroke.
		NINDS is the leading supporter of research on stroke and TIA in the U.S. and sponsors studies ranging from clinical trials to investigations of basic biological mechanisms as well as studies with animals.
	www.ninds.nih.gov /disorders/tia/tia.htm (595 words)

	Transient ischemic attack (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		A transient ischemic attack, or TIA, is often described as a mini-stroke.
		TIAs and strokes are both caused by a disruption of the blood flow to the brain.
		In ischemic stroke, a blood vessel leading to the brain becomes blocked and an area of the brain is deprived of oxygenated blood.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/transient_ischemic_attack.jsp (2252 words)

	Dizziness Due to Vertebrobasilar TIA and Stroke
		Transient ischemic attacks or TIA's are brief episodes of neurological disturbance caused by reduced blood supply to an area of the brain.
		TIA is a very strong risk factor for stroke (5.6 x risk).
		High-density lipoprotein cholesteral and ischemic stroke in the elderly.
	www.tchain.com /otoneurology/disorders/central/tia.html (2360 words)

	Postgraduate Medicine: Patient Notes: Transient ischemic attacks
		A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary interruption in blood flow that is like a small stroke.
		TIAs are important warning signs; about one third of people who have them go on to have more serious strokes later, particularly if other health risks are present.
		A number of factors increase the risk of having a TIA or a full-blown stroke.
	www.postgradmed.com /issues/2002/03_02/pn_tia.htm (548 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
		A transient ischemic attack is a "mini-stroke" caused by temporary disturbance of blood supply to an area of the brain, resulting in a sudden, brief decrease in brain function.
		A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is caused by an interruption of blood flow to brain cells.
		Surgery (carotid endarterectomy, removal of atherosclerotic plaque from the carotid arteries in the neck) may be appropriate for some people, particularly those with carotid artery stenosis of greater than 70% of the artery and without coexisting terminal disease or dementia.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000730.htm (1462 words)

	Stroke Center - Transient Ischemic Attack
		Transient ischemic attacks are caused when blood flow to parts of the brain are restricted for brief periods of time.
		The symptoms of a transient ischemic attack are similar to those of a stroke, but are temporary and reversible.
		About one-third of the time, a transient ischemic attack is followed by a stroke.
	www.csmc.edu /2430.html (710 words)

	Rapid Assessment of Transient Ischemic Attacks
		What distinguishes transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) from strokes, however, is their duration and impact.
		It is important for doctors to learn how the symptoms of the attack began and developed because that information can help them determine whether a true TIA has occurred as opposed to a seizure, migraine or hypoglycemic incident.
		A component of the Maryland Brain Attack Center is the Rapid Assessment of Transient Ischemic Attack Etiologies (RATE), which was developed to evaluate patients with TIA and to identify risk factors and potential stroke causes and then quickly treat them to prevent an actual stroke.
	www.umm.edu /neurosciences/rapid.html (810 words)

	Mini-Strokes: Major Risks
		Those events were preceded by two transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or mini-strokes, during which she had trouble speaking, according to published reports.
		Some symptoms of TIA are subtle but ignoring them can be deadly, so those known to be at higher risk for stroke should be aware of the signs and contact a doctor immediately if they experience them.
		A group of British researchers found that likelihood of stroke within seven days of a TIA is "highly predictable," based on blood pressure readings, clinical features and duration of symptoms, according to a study in The Lancet in July.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/30/AR2005083000367.html (1187 words)

	Amaurosis Fugax and Transient Ischemic Attack
		Patients with both AF and TIA are typically elderly with a history of diabetes, hypertension, or generalized atherosclerosis.
		Transient ischemic attacks can result in a total painless loss of monocular vision; however, TIA may occur with no ocular involvement whatsoever.
		Vasospastic causes of TIA and AF may be due to non-embolic idiopathic arterial narrowing or the possible release of an as-yet-unidentified vasospastic substance.
	www.revoptom.com /handbook/SECT52a.HTM (775 words)

	Stroke (Ischemic, Thrombotic, Embolic, And Transient Ischemic Attack)
		An ischemic stroke can be caused by a blood clot that forms inside the artery of the brain (thrombotic stroke), or by a clot that forms somewhere else in the body and travels to the brain (embolic stroke).
		In the case of ischemic stroke, abnormal blood clotting blocks large as well as small arteries in the brain, cutting off blood flow, resulting in a clinical diagnosis of ischemic, thrombotic, or embolic stroke.
		Ischemic strokes account for 83% of all strokes, and occur as either an embolic or thrombotic stroke.
	www.lef.org /protocols/prtcl-102.shtml (2514 words)

	Transient Ischemic Attacks (Little Strokes) Temporary
		TIA's are episodes of decreased or lost consciousness due to decreased blood flow to a portion of the brain.
		The diver should be completely free of changes in the level of sensorium, symptom free and be cleared by a neurologist as being free of seizure activity.
		Often a TIA is an indication of carotid disease, intracardiac thrombus, endocarditis, or valvular heart disease.
	www.scuba-doc.com /tia.htm (527 words)

	eMedicine - Transient Ischemic Attack : Article by Jerome FX Naradzay, MD, FACEP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The annual age-adjusted incidence of first ischemic stroke per 100,000 was 88 (75 to 101) in whites, 149 (132 to 165) in Hispanics, and 191 (160 to 221) in fls.
		When a TIA is caused by large or small vessel arteritis, distinguishing between pure arteritis and arteritis that produces penetrating arterial disease is important.
		Patients with TIAs have an increased risk of stroke and death from coronary artery disease (depending on risk factors in the study group, approximately 6-10%/y).
	www.emedicine.com /EMERG/topic604.htm (4659 words)

	Reid mini-stroke not uncommon - Boston.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Often called mini-strokes, transient ischemic attacks such as that suffered by Sen. Harry Reid can cause brief but frightening stroke-like symptoms.
		A TIA can serve as a warning of a potential stroke and an opportunity to take steps to prevent it, the Mayo Clinic reports.
		Symptoms are similar to a stroke and can include weakness of the face, arm or leg; slurred or garbled speech; dizziness; sudden blindness in one or both of the eyes; or double vision.
	www.boston.com /yourlife/health/diseases/articles/2005/08/20/reid_mini_stroke_not_uncommon (347 words)

	Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
		A TIA is a "warning stroke" or "mini-stroke" that produces stroke-like symptoms but no lasting damage.
		TIAs are important in predicting if a stroke will occur rather than when one will happen.
		TIAs occur when a blood clot temporarily clogs an artery, and part of the brain doesn't get the blood it needs.
	www.americanheart.org /presenter.jhtml?identifier=4781 (397 words)

	Practice Guidelines for the Use of Imaging in Transient Ischemic Attacks and Acute Stroke : A Report of the Stroke ...
		TIA is the exclusion of other lesions that may simulate stroke.
		as the cause of a transient neurological deficit.
		Ischemic disease of the brain is one of the hallmarks of the syndrome
	stroke.ahajournals.org /cgi/content/full/28/7/1480 (8725 words)

	AllRefer Health - Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) (Little Stroke, Mini Stroke, TIA)
		If the symptoms resolve completely in under 24 hours, this is called a TIA or "mini stroke." If the symptoms do not resolve, the event is called a stroke.
		In a TIA, the blood supply is only temporarily blocked.
		Atherosclerosis ("hardening of the arteries") is a condition where fatty deposits occur on the inner lining of the arteries, which dramatically increases the risk for both TIAs and stroke.
	health.allrefer.com /health/transient-ischemic-attack-tia-info.html (773 words)

	Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Transient Ischemic Attacks
		Stroke is a condition caused by a lack of blood supply to the brain or by hemorrhage (bleeding) within the brain.
		Fish consumption and mortality from all causes, ischemic heart disease, and stroke: an ecological study.
		Ischemic stroke risk and passive exposure to spouses’ cigarette smoking.
	www.truestarhealth.com /Notes/1277008.html (2910 words)

	Supplement to the Guidelines for the Management of Transient Ischemic Attacks : A Statement From the Ad Hoc Committee ...
		of ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction, or vascular death.
		TIA patients were not eligible for this study.
		Secondary prevention of vascular events in patients with nonrheumatic atrial fibrillation and a recent transient ischaemic attack or minor ischaemic stroke.
	stroke.ahajournals.org /cgi/content/full/30/11/2502 (7049 words)

	The patient with transient cerebral ischemia: a golden opportunity for stroke prevention -- Johnston and Hill 170 (7): ...
		TIA should be treated as a medical emergency
		TIA is estimated to be 10%–20% in the first 90 days.
		Early risk of stroke after a transient ischemic attack in patients with internal carotid artery disease
	www.cmaj.ca /cgi/content/abstract/170/7/1134 (307 words)

	Buecher Kaufempfehlung: Transient Ischemic Attacks von bei Futura Publishing Company (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		TIAs can now stand on their own as an important, and, at times, unique aspect of symptomatic cerebrovascular disease, distinct enough to warrant a textbook in its own right.
		With new information on a worrisome and serious natural history, growing knowledge of risk factors and their management, sophisticated neuroimaging techniques, and a broadening armamentarium of therapeutic approaches, the clinician is now faced with multiple levels of decision making.
		This book serves to provide the most current information to help guide clinicians through the best decisions to care for their patients, using evidence-based recommendations when available and expert opinion when no good data exist.
	www.buchtipps.schnellsuchmaschine.de /1405120592-Transient_Ischemic_Attacks_von_bei_Futura_Publishing_Company.html (241 words)

	Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients With Ischemic Stroke: A Scientific Statement From the Stroke Council of ...
		Approximately 60% to 70% of patients with an acute ischemic
		of the existence of an ischemic penumbra is fundamental to the
		with an acute ipsilateral ischemic stroke and an intraluminal
	stroke.ahajournals.org /cgi/content/full/34/4/1056 (9716 words)

	Antiplatelet therapy for preventing stroke in patients with nonrheumatic atrial fibrillation and a history of stroke or ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Background: People with nonrheumatic atrial fibrillation who have had a transient ischemic attack or minor ischemic stroke are at risk of recurrent stroke.
		Objectives: The objective of this review was to assess the effect of antiplatelet therapy for secondary prevention in people with nonrheumatic atrial fibrillation and a previous transient ischaemic attack or ischaemic stroke.
		Antiplatelet therapy for preventing stroke in patients with nonrheumatic atrial fibrillation and a history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks (Cochrane Review).
	www.mediscope.ch /cochrane-abstracts/ab000186.htm (452 words)

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