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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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Called transient ischemic attacks, the symptoms - which include slurred speech and difficulty walking - can last a few minutes over a 24-hour period. Incidentally, new evidence points out that the brain has its own type of angina: a condition known as a transient ischemic attack or TIA. The number one risk factor is a history of transient ischemic attack. |
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