TIA Flashcards

1
Q

TIA resolve after how long?

A

resolve within minutes, by 24 hours onset max.

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what is TIA considered?

A

brain attack! portion of brin is ischemic and ptoentially reversible blood flow condition. if not restored, ischiemic tissue leads to cerebral infarct.

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3
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diagnostics for TIA?

A

MRI best for ischemic stroke

CT or MR angiography - can sho stenosis or occlusion in brain supplying vessels.

cartid US, ecocardio, cerebral angiogram can help rule out contition or find srouce of blood clot.

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4
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TX?

A

ASA
ASA + ER dipyridamole
second line - plavix

if comes from cardiac emboli - warfarin 2-3 INR goal

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