TIA
(Transient
Ichemic
Attack)
By: Renmhar "The Rizzler" CrisantoTIA: Understanding
the Basics
What is TIA?
Transient ischemic Attack, oF TIA isa minkstroke that occurs when a
ood cet blocks blood flow to the brain.
‘Symptoms of TIA
‘Symptoms of TA include sudden numbness or weakness inthe face,
farm, ore, and rouble speaking or understanding speech,
Risk Factors for TIA,
Prevention of TIA,
Prevent TIA by maintaining a heathy diet and exercise routine, quitting
smoking, and managing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels.50% of TIA victims recover
‘TIA stroke usually lasts only few minutes and there's no permanent brain damage
1/3 of TIA sufferers
experience full stroke
‘IAs a warning sign for stroke and should be taken very seriously
90% of strokes are
preventable
Identifying and treating TIA early can help prevent a full stroke later.Classifications/ Types:
TIAs are classified based
on the symptoms and
the affected blood
vessels. Common types
include carotid artery
TIAs and vertebrobasilar
TIAs.Clinical Manifestations:
Symptoms of a TIA can include sudden weakness, numbness,
or paralysis on one side of the body, slurred speech,
difficulty understanding speech, and temporary loss of
vision.
Laboratories and Diagnostics:
Diagnosis involves a thorough neurological examination,
imaging studies (MRI, CT scans), and vascular imaging to
identify the underlying cause.No evidence of
necrosis or
apoptosis of brain
Cerebral ischemia
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Decreased oxygen delivery and
nutrients to the brain tissue
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Restoration of blood flow within
minutes to hour
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Disappearance of neurological
symptoms.
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