Importance Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the
United States, affecting nearly 800 000 individuals annually. Observations Sudden …

Abstract Purpose of Review: This article reviews the diagnosis, investigation, and
recommended management after a transient ischemic attack (TIA) and discusses how to …

Key Clinical Points Transient Ischemic Attack Cerebral or retinal symptoms consistent with
transient ischemic attack (TIA) usually last for seconds or minutes and typically last less than …

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Imaging plays a critical role in
evaluating patients suspected of acute stroke and transient ischemic attack, especially …

Background Patients with transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke are at high
immediate risk of stroke. The optimum early treatment options for these patients are not …

Background and Purpose—Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are warning signs of stroke.
Recently, the hypothesis was raised that TIA bears a significant risk for death and …

At least 240 000 individuals experience a transient ischemic attack each year in the United
States. Transient ischemic attack is a strong predictor of subsequent stroke. The 90-day …

Each year, approximately 200,000 to 500,000 patients are diagnosed by a physician as
having experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA) in the United States. 1, 2 An additional …

Importance Neurological worsening and recurrent stroke contribute substantially to morbidity
associated with transient ischemic attacks and strokes (TIA-S). Objective To determine …

Importance Acute ischemic stroke is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in the United
States. We review the latest data and evidence supporting catheter-directed treatment for …