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What causes a mini stroke or TIA?
Questioner:ask56133 2018-04-05 23:34:45
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Elon Muskk:
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ministroke, also known as a
transient ischemic attack (TIA), is caused by a temporary disruption in blood flow to a part of the brain. This disruption can be due to a blood clot or other particle blocking the blood vessel, or it can be caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure that reduces the amount of blood reaching the brain. The symptoms of a TIA are similar to those of a stroke, but they typically resolve within 24 hours and do not cause lasting damage to the brain tissue.
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ministroke is also known as a transient ischemic attack (
TIA). It occurs when part of the brain experiences a temporary lack of blood flow. This
causes stroke-like
symptoms that resolve within 24 hours. Unlike a
stroke, a
TIA doesn't kill brain tissue or
cause permanent disabilities.
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