TIA Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of a TIA?
A
A stroke that lasts for < 24 hours
2
Q
What is the ABCD2 score for TIA?
A
Used to stratify patients who present with a suspected TIA
3
Q
What is the ABCD2 criteria?
A
- Age > 60 (1)
- BP > 140/90 (1)
- Clinical ;
- Speech disturbance (1)
- Unilateral weakness (1) - Duration
- 10 mins to 59 mins (1)
- 1 hour + (2) - Diabetes (1)
