This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Background Transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is characterised by its transient nature with symptoms of neurological dysfunction resolving within 24 hours. The occurrence of TIA is a major risk factor ...

Share on Pinterest Transient ischemic attacks may result in 1 year of chronic fatigue, a new study finds. Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images. Transient ischemic attacks occur when there is a ...

Accurate diagnosis of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) is challenging. This study was aimed at analyzing blood biomarkers to distinguish TIAs from mimics. The levels of eight candidate biomarkers ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a small stroke in September. What probably brought it on was a fall backward downstairs in the dark. I hit the back of my head on the basement floor, which was carpeted, as were ...

A transient ischemic attack, also known as a mini-stroke, is typically defined as a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that causes symptoms that go away within a day, but a new study finds ...

There’s new wisdom about a brain diagnosis that shouldn’t be ignored. A new study suggests that having a transient ischemic attack, also known as a “mini-stroke,” may have similar long-lasting effects ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My father is in his mid-60s and recently underwent surgery to repair mitral valve prolapse. Everything went smoothly, and his recovery has been good, with the exception of this morning ...

In OCEANIC-STROKE, patients who received asundexian after a non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack were significantly less likely to suffer a secondary stroke ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I had a small stroke in September. What probably brought it on was a fall backward downstairs in the dark. I hit the back of my head on the basement floor, which was carpeted, as were ...