May 8, 2009 — The American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) has released 2 new guideline documents, 1 advocating urgent treatment for transient ischemic attacks (TIA) and ...

The real incidence of transient ischemic attack (TIA) is higher than previously reported and the subsequent risk of stroke remains highly elevated for the foreseeable future, a new study shows. "While ...

The risk of recurrent stroke in patients who have suffered a prior stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) is significant. It is imperative that individuals who report symptoms of a cerebrovascular ...

Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a common cerebrovascular event that is associated with a high risk for secondary stroke, possibly higher than stroke itself. Nevertheless, a TIA is often described ...

Stroke is a common, devastating illness in both developed and developing countries, so stroke prevention is a societal imperative. Nearly one in four patients with ischemic stroke has had a transient ...

To the Editor: We welcome the initiative to redefine transient ischemic attack (TIA), undertaken by the TIA Working Group and described by Albers et al. (Nov. 21 issue). 1 However, the definition ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is a “mini-stroke” and how does it differ from the stroke we typically hear about? My mother recently had a mini-stroke, but her symptoms went away. Now she seems fine. Is she ...

Current guidelines recommend at least 24 hours of electrocardiographic (ECG) monitoring after an ischemic stroke to rule out atrial fibrillation. However, the most effective duration and type of ...

Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak's players and peers expressed surprise that the physically fit 52-year-old had a medical issue, later confirmed to be a transient ischemic attack (TIA), or "mini ...