0
The symptoms of a TIA occur when there is temporary blockage of an artery supplying part of the brain, causing ischemia, or not enough blood supply to provide the brain with the oxygen and nutrients it needs to function properly.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoA Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is now defined as a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by focal brain, spinal cord, or retinal ischemia, without acute infarction. The end point is biologic (tissue injury) rather than arbitrary (24 hours). In keeping with this definition of TIA, ischemic stroke is defined as an infarction of central nervous system tissue.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoIt is also known as a ministroke
Wiki User
∙ 12y agomini stroke
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Cite another name for transient ischemic attack?
mini stroke
Can you die from a Transient Ischemic Attack TIA?
No, as given in the name, a Transient Ischemic Attack or TIA is "transient". So you do not die from TIA. However, a TIA can progress or lead to a full Stroke. You can die from a Stroke.
What is the scientific name for the stroke?
The scientific name for a stroke is "cerebrovascular accident" (CVA). It refers to the sudden interruption in the blood supply of the brain, leading to brain cell damage or death.
What is another name for attack?
ambush
Why is a transient ischemic attack called a light stroke sometimes and how is this confirmed?
A TRANSIENT ISCHEMIA ATTACK, or "TIA" is often called a "mini-stroke" or a "light stroke" because, while both a stroke and a TIA are both caused by clots, the TIA. lasts only a few minutes and is temporary and there is usually no permanent damage done to the patient. The TIA.also carries the name "warning stroke" because it often does precede a stroke, if it goes untreated. The way the TIA is confirmed is through a thorough History and Physical by the physician and the patient or family member's recollection of symptoms preceding the event, as well as laboratory testing, and an M.R.I. (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). The MRI does not show any signs if this is a TIA.
Is another name for heart attack?
cardiac arrest
Is angina pectoris another name for heart attack?
No, it's another name for "chest pain". Chest pain is associated with having a heart-attack, but can also just occur by itself (without a heart-attack).
What is another name for a cutting criticism or attack?
Diatribesit is Diatribes---A cutting criticism or attack is a diatribe.
Is arteriosclerosis another name for heart attack?
No. Arteriosclerosis is the progressive narrowing of the blood vessels that leads to a heart attack.
What type of disease is ischemic heart disease?
As the name suggest, ischemic heart disease is a disease of the heart. However you need to understand that the term 'ischemic' means that lack of blood supply. This then suggest that the actual problem is the lack of blood supply to the heart muscle (myocytes). Ischemic heart disease can predispose to many other cardiovascular condition such as angina, myocardial infaction and arrythmia.
What is ischaemic heart disease?
Ischemic heart disease is a medical condition described by a restricted blood flow through arteries in the heart muscle. These arteries cannot carry sufficient oxygen to several areas of the body supplied by such blood vessels. This condition can result in a heart attack.
Do red possums attack greg possums?
No. Whilst "Greg Possum" might be the name of a person, it is not another species of possum. Possums do not, as a rule, attack people.
