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transient ischemic attack |
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transient ischemic attack [‚tranch·ənt i‚skēm·ik ə′tak] (medicine) A brief loss of nerve function caused by a temporary lack of adequate blood flow and oxygen to the brain due to a rupture in the carotid arteries leading to the brain. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The build-up of plaques causes the artery to narrow and this can reduce the blood supply to vital organs such as the heart and brain, resulting in symptoms such as angina or transient ischaemic attacks. |
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