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transient -- doesn't last
ischemic -- lack of blood supply
arterial -- has to do with the arteries
spasm -- muscle contraction
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A transient ischemic arterial spasm is a temporary restriction of blood flow due to a sudden and brief constriction of an artery. This can lead to a decrease in oxygen supply to the tissues supplied by that artery. If the spasm resolves quickly, it may not cause lasting damage.
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What is the abbreviation for transient ischemic attack?
TIA is the abbreviation for transient ischemic attack.
Is a transient ischemic attack a brief episode of bleeding in the brain?
Transient ischemic attack is a brief episode of lack of blood flow to part of the brain.
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 a ministroke also known as?
A Transient ischemic attack
Cite another name for transient ischemic attack?
mini stroke
What are the first signs of an impending transient ischemic attack?
The first signs of an impending transient ischemic attack are: numbness or paralysis in your face, arm or leg, double vision, loss of balance and garbled speech.
What is a mini stroke known as?
Ministroke is also known as a transient ischemic attack
What does it mean to have a TID rate of 1.09 in a Nuclear Stress Test?
transient ischemic dilation
What is the success rate of carotid endarterectomy?
If you DON'T do something about the arterial plaque, you WILL have a stroke when some of the plaque breaks free.
What is when a patient Appear flushed and have headaches nausea vertigo weakness?
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
What causes mild paralysis and stroke?
Transient ischemic attacks.
Is Transient ischemic attack a ischemic heart disease?
No. A transient ischemic attack, also known as a "mini-stroke", is when a person has stroke like symptoms that resolve within 24 hours. I it due to a lack of blood flow to some part of the brain. Ischemic heart disease is when there are blood flow problems to the heart. It usually manifests as chest tightness or pain and shortness of breath is exertion but the symptoms can vary widely.
