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What is a TIA episode?
Questioner:ask56133 2018-04-05 23:34:37
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Elon Muskk:
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transient ischemic attack (TIA) is often referred to as a "mini-stroke" and is a temporary episode of neurological dysfunction caused by a disruption in the blood supply to a part of the brain. It's important to note that during a TIA, the blood flow is restored and brain cells are not permanently damaged, which is why the symptoms are temporary and reversible. However, a TIA is a serious warning sign that a person is at an increased risk of having a stroke, which can lead to permanent brain damage.
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Summary of answers:
A transient ischemic attack (
TIA) is a brief
episode of neurological dysfunction caused by loss of blood flow (ischemia) in the brain, spinal cord, or retina, without tissue death (infarction).
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