TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)
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TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) - American Stroke Association
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While transient ischemic attack (TIA) is often labeled “mini-stroke,” it is more accurately characterized as a “warning stroke,” a warning you should take very seriously. Learn more about TIA and how you can protect yourself.
Stroke And TIA Patients Often Under-Treated For Depression
medicalnewstoday.com — “People who have experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) experience high rates of depression, but up to two-thirds of them are undertreated, according to new findings from Duke Univ” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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NEJM: Will study results provide CLOSURE for PFO patients?
cardiovascularbusiness.com — “After nine years of waiting, the results are out on a trial evaluating whether device closure offered benefit over medical therapy alone for the prevention of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in patent foramen ovale (PFO) patients. However, the CLOSURE I trial may have missed its mark, as it was found that undergoing an expensive device closure procedure may be no more effective than medical therapy.” View full resource at cardiovascularbusiness.com
Most Recently Shared on March 15, 2012 at 3:08 pm By:
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Preventing & Treating Strokes & TIAs | Dr Carolyn Dean MD ND
drcarolyndean.com — “Preventing & Treating Strokes & TIAs | Dr Carolyn Dean MD ND” View full resource at drcarolyndean.com
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National Stroke Association: TIA: Transient Ischemic Attack
stroke.org — “What is TIA, Transient Ischemic Attack or Mini Stroke?” View full resource at stroke.org
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Referral to stroke prevention clinic reduces mortality by 26%
news-medical.net — “Research led by Dr. Vladimir Hachinski of The University of Western Ontario reveals just how important it is for patients to be referred to a stroke prevention clinic following either a mild stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA). The study, published in the journal Stroke in November, showed a 26% reduction in one-year mortality rates among those referred to a stroke prevention clinic.” View full resource at news-medical.net
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Acute care team may help lower stroke risk in TIA patients - Related Stories - ANA SmartBrief
smartbrief.com — “Patients admitted with a transient ischemic attack who were placed under the care of an acute TIA team saw their expected cumulative risk of suffering a stroke within the first seven days drop by 65%, a Danish study found. Researchers noted that roughly 5% of the patients suffered a stroke or nonfa…” View full resource at smartbrief.com
Most Recently Shared on October 28, 2011 at 6:00 pm By:
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Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA) - "mini-strokes"
heartdisease.about.com — “A transient ischemic attack (TIA), also called a mini-stroke, is a temporary loss of normal neurological function caused by a transient interruption of blood” View full resource at heartdisease.about.com
Most Recently Shared on October 17, 2011 at 3:53 pm By:
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA, Mini-Stroke) Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - What are the risk factors for transient ischemic attack (TIA) on MedicineNet
medicinenet.com — “Read about transient ischemia attack (TIA, mini-stroke) symptoms such as confusion, weakness, loss of function to one side of the body, slurred speech, and lethargy. TIA is a medical emergency.” View full resource at medicinenet.com
Most Recently Shared on September 14, 2011 at 4:15 pm By:
Symptoms: confusion, weakness, lethargy, partial vision loss, or paralysis on one side of the body . What is it? http://t.co/4XnO5Z3
Influence of Prior TIA on Stroke Prognosis - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “Do prestroke TIAs lead to better functional outcomes after stroke? Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
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Stroke and TIA risk doubled by radiotherapy, study finds | Oral Cancer News
oralcancernews.org — “Stroke and TIA risk doubled by radiotherapy, study finds | Oral Cancer News” View full resource at oralcancernews.org
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Diabetics May Be at Greater Risk for Second Stroke - Yahoo! News
news.yahoo.com — “Read 'Diabetics May Be at Greater Risk for Second Stroke' on Yahoo! News. MONDAY, June 13 (HealthDay News) -- After suffering a first stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), people with diabetes are at greater risk of having another stroke or a heart attack, a new study confirms.” View full resource at news.yahoo.com
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Stroke-Prevention
webmd.com — “For some people, stroke prevention may begin after a transient ischemic attack (TIA) - a warning sign that a stroke may soon occur. Prompt medical attention may help prevent a stroke.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Diabetics May Be at Greater Risk for Second Stroke
health.yahoo.net — “MONDAY, June 13 (HealthDay News) -- After suffering a first stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), people with diabetes are at greater risk of having another stroke or a heart attack, a new study confirms.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
Most Recently Shared on June 14, 2011 at 4:36 pm By:
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Type 2 diabetes ups risk of recurrent stroke and heart problems - Online News # 6705
newkerala.com — “Type 2 diabetes ups risk of recurrent stroke and heart problems - Washington, June 14 : In a new study, type 2 diabetes was found associated with an increased risk of recurrent stroke or cardiovascular events among patients who have had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).” View full resource at newkerala.com
Most Recently Shared on June 14, 2011 at 12:23 pm By:
Type 2 diabetes ups risk of recurrent stroke and heart problems: Washington, June 14 : In a new study, type 2 di... http://bit.ly/m2KSH9
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