Tag: TIA

#Cognitive Decline After First-Time Transient #Ischemic Attack

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Question  When controlling for vascular and demographic factors, does transient ischemic attack confer an independent risk for cognitive decline?Findings  In this longitudinal cohort study (Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke [REGARDS]), pre-event and postevent cognitive trajectories were compared in 356 individuals with TIA, 965 individuals with stroke, and 14 882 asymptomatic controls. A single,… Continue reading #Cognitive Decline After First-Time Transient #Ischemic Attack

Diagnosis, Workup, Risk Reduction of Transient Ischemic Attack in the Emergency Department Setting: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

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At least 240 000 individuals experience a transient ischemic attack each year in the United States. Transient ischemic attack is a strong predictor of subsequent stroke. The 90-day stroke risk after transient ischemic attack can be as high as 17.8%, with almost half occurring within 2 days of the index event. Diagnosing transient ischemic attack… Continue reading Diagnosis, Workup, Risk Reduction of Transient Ischemic Attack in the Emergency Department Setting: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association