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What Causes Transient Ischemic Attack?
Question: what is aTIA? XXXX and what is the proper treatment
Brief Answer:
TIA , risk factors and comorbid conditions need to be addressed
Detailed Answer:
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I appreciate your concern
A TIA or Transient Ischemic Attack is an episode of temporary neurological deficit that resolves and doesn't lead to permanent tissue damage. There is a higher incidence of strokes in TIAs, subsequently.
Treatment depends on the comorbid conditions predisposing to such a condition.
Urgent evaluation is required. Diabetes, hypertension, deranged lipid profile, smoking , coagulopathy history needs to be addressed. Treatment is tailored to each individual accordingly based on these risk factors.
What are your cardinal symptoms during a TIA ?
Is there any documentation of it (the symptoms) being labelled as TIA ?
What medications are you currently using ?
Have you had any previous history of CVA/stroke ?
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Let me know if you have any query
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TIA , risk factors and comorbid conditions need to be addressed
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
A TIA or Transient Ischemic Attack is an episode of temporary neurological deficit that resolves and doesn't lead to permanent tissue damage. There is a higher incidence of strokes in TIAs, subsequently.
Treatment depends on the comorbid conditions predisposing to such a condition.
Urgent evaluation is required. Diabetes, hypertension, deranged lipid profile, smoking , coagulopathy history needs to be addressed. Treatment is tailored to each individual accordingly based on these risk factors.
What are your cardinal symptoms during a TIA ?
Is there any documentation of it (the symptoms) being labelled as TIA ?
What medications are you currently using ?
Have you had any previous history of CVA/stroke ?
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Let me know if you have any query
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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