Q: Who is the doctor who manages transient ischemic attack?
A: 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.
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Q: What is the risk of a stroke following a TIA?
A: 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.
Q: What is Amaurosis Fugax?
A: 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.
