Sentences with phrase «transient ischemic stroke»

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Transient ischemic attack (TIA), like stroke, is caused by restricted blood supply to the brain.

A study called Stroke Warning Information and Faster Treatment (SWIFT) compared interactive intervention with enhanced educational materials on recurrent stroke arrival times in patients with mild stroke or transient ischemic attack Stroke Warning Information and Faster Treatment (SWIFT) compared interactive intervention with enhanced educational materials on recurrent stroke arrival times in patients with mild stroke or transient ischemic attack stroke arrival times in patients with mild stroke or transient ischemic attack stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).

The trial involved 5,170 people who were hospitalized after suffering minor ischemic strokes or stroke - like events known as transient ischemic attacks, or TIAs, in which blood flow to the brain is briefly blocked.

Many studies show an elevated risk over time, although most have included patients with complications in the early 90 - day high - risk period and not survivors without complications in the period following stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).

This included ischemic stroke, in which blood clots block the extra - or intracranial vessels and which accounts for 80 - 90 % of all stroke; hemorrhagic stroke, or rupture of intracranial vessels; and generally less serious clotting events known as transient ischemic attacks.

These standards relate to stroke rehabilitation & education, dysphagia screening, assessment of functional communication measures, use of antithrombotic agents, statin drugs, and tissue plasminogen activator, and management of transient ischemic attacks and migraine, and other related topics.

In patients with stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) of unknown etiology, which accounts for one - third of these patients, the deCODE AF ™ test may determine which patients are at greater risk of AF and therefore may most likely benefit from extended cardiac monitoring for AF.

Transient ischemic attacks, or TIAs, are more accurately known as a «warning stroke,» and are often a precursor to a more severe stroke, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Sstroke,» and are often a precursor to a more severe stroke, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Sstroke, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeStroke.

Transient ischemic attacks are however warning signs of a future stroke, and every transient ischemic attack is treated as though it will result in a stroke, although not everyone goes on to experience Transient ischemic attacks are however warning signs of a future stroke, and every transient ischemic attack is treated as though it will result in a stroke, although not everyone goes on to experience transient ischemic attack is treated as though it will result in a stroke, although not everyone goes on to experience a stroke.

The risk of stroke dramatically increases in the days following an attack, and the transient ischemic attack could present a chance to minimize the risk or find a cause in order to prevent the permanent neurologic damage that results due to a stroke.

In addition, tingling sensation in head may be caused by some other medical conditions such as stroke, carpal tunnel syndrome, seizures, underactive thyroid, transient ischemic attack, and a lack of vitamin B12.

It is not yet clear if this increases the risk of stroke or transient ischemic attack [189,190].

Now if we're dealing with people that have had TIAs, you know, transient ischemic attacks, strokes, brain trauma, car accident issues, football, sports - related injuries — yeah, it's very possible that the underlying issue is emanating from the brain and you may have to see a skilled chiropractic neurologist and have specific neurological stimulation on the brain, lasers on the brain that are parts of the brain that are inflamed or maybe there's a lesion in the brain because of inflammation.

Dr. Spence and his colleagues offer us no validation of their questionnaire's ability to estimate lifelong egg consumption, nor of the ability of recent victims of stroke and transient ischemic attack to accurately recall their dietary habits.

Stroke does not include transient ischemic attacks.

Diabetes or elevated blood sugar; Cancer (excluding basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin); stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA or mini-stroke); emphysema; chronic bronchitis or chronic lung disease; major depression or anxiety that required psychiatric treatment; bipolar disease or mood disorder; schizophrenia.

Diabetes accompanied by heart disease (excluding hypertension), kidney disease, peripheral arterial disease (PAD, poor circulation), Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or stroke?

Has the Proposed Insured ever been treated for (including office visits, medication or surgery): diabetes requiring insulin injections combined with a medical history of stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA) or heart disease?

stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA or mini-stroke); emphysema; chronic bronchitis or chronic lung disease;

Researchers at the University of Oxford looked at high blood pressure and blood pressure variability in four groups of 2,000 people, each of who had minor strokes called transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or «mini-strokes.»

* Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke, CVA, Transient Ischemic Attack, TIA): A disruption of blood flow to the brain resulting in neurologic changes, either permanent (CVA) or temporary (TIA).

Over the six years of the trial, 385 participants died, 164 had heart attacks, 151 had strokes, 73 had mini-strokes («transient ischemic attacks») and 207 had chest pain, the researchers found.

Stroke survivors and those who have experienced transient ischemic attacks — also known as TIAs or mini-strokes — are at high risk of stroke if they have peripheral artery disease according to the scienStroke survivors and those who have experienced transient ischemic attacks — also known as TIAs or mini-strokes — are at high risk of stroke if they have peripheral artery disease according to the scienstroke if they have peripheral artery disease according to the scientists.

Over the next 13 years, 166 of the men had a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), a brief interruption of blood flow to the brain.

On the other hand, 21 percent of those who suffered a stroke or transient ischemic attack, considered a minor stroke, had at least one parent with a stroke, and 8 percent had a brother or sister with a stroke.

A mini-stroke is also known as a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) and presents the same symptoms as a full stroke, but the patient doesn't experience any permanent neurological damage.