Transient ischemic attack: temporary disturbance of blood supply to a restricted area of the brain, resulting in brief neurologic dysfunction that persists, by definition, for less than 24 hours. See detailed information below for a list of 23 causes of Transient ischemic attack, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke that it lasts only a few minutes. It occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly interrupted. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Information Page: NINDS)
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke that it lasts only a few minutes. It occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly interrupted. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Information Page: NINDS)
Brief episode in which the brain gets insufficient blood supply; symptoms depend on the site of the blockage
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Recurring, transient episodes of neurologic dysfunction caused by cerebral ischemia; onset is usually sudden, often when the patient is active; the attack may last a few seconds to several hours; neurologic symptoms depend on the artery involved.
- (Source - CRISP)
The list below shows some of the causes of Transient ischemic attack mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 23 causes of Transient ischemic attack
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Transient ischemic attack. Of the 23 causes of Transient ischemic attack that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Transient ischemic attack' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Medical Conditions associated with Transient ischemic attack:
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