Transient Ischemic Attack - Frequently Asked Quetions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is the doctor who manages transient ischemic attack?Ans It is the neurologist who manages patients with transient ischemic attack. If any of the symptoms are experienced, it is mandatory to get to a hospital for emergency medical care first.
2. What is the risk of a stroke following a TIA?
The risk is estimated by a physician using the well validated ABCD method which includes the Age, Blood pressure, Clinical symptoms and Duration and presence of Diabetes.
The risk is 10-15% in the first three months with most events occurring in the first two days.
3. What is Amaurosis Fugax?
Ans Amaurosis Fugax is transient monocular or one sided blindness and occurs due to block of the central retinal artery of one eye from an embolus.
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