Transient ischemic attack

High urgency
-Moderately severe
It is a temporary, deficient blood supply of the neurons, caused by a small clot that is subsequently dispersed. It develops with symptoms similar to a stroke: problems with speech, vision and sensitivity or motor skills in the limbs and face. Although symptoms disappear in less than 24 hours, you must urgently seek a consultation to confirm the diagnosis and indicate a treatment immediately if in the end, it is not temporary. It can be prevented by monitoring cholesterol and blood pressure levels, losing weight, quitting smoking and doing exercise regularly.
Bibliographic references
  1. Wade S. Smith, S. Clairbone Johnston, J. Claude Hemphill. Enfermedades cerebrovasculares. Isquemia cerebral transitoria (TIA). Harrison. Principios de Medicina Interna. Volumen 2. 19ª Edición. 2568:2571.
  2. Karen L Furie, MD, MPH. Hakan Ay, MD. Patient education: Transient ischemic attack (Beyond the Basics). UpToDate. Nov 14, 2014.
  3. Louis R Caplan, MD. Differential diagnosis of transient ischemic attack and stroke. UpToDate. Mar 22, 2016.
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Author
Dr. Oscar Garcia-Esquirol
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Symptoms

    Neurological symptoms: impaired speech, physical strength or feeling


    Difficulty walking


    Change in sensitivity


    Half the face paralyzed


    Difficulty articulating words

Pre-hospital care recommendations

Call medical assistance for instructions.