(TIA) Transient Ischemic Attack: A temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain
(TIA) Transient Ischemic Attack: A temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain
by Melicia Jordan
1. Symptoms
1.1. Stroke-like Symptoms that resolves in one hour
1.1.1. Asymmetry of face
1.1.2. Weakness
1.1.3. Numbness
1.1.4. Slur speech
1.1.5. Hypoglycemia
1.1.6. Subdural Hematoma
2. Epidemiology
2.1. Previous stroke history
3. Pathophysiology
3.1. Hypercoagulable states
3.2. Crytogenic
3.3. Cardiac embolism
3.4. Small vessle ischemic disease
3.5. Large artery atherothrombosis
3.6. Nerve Root Compression
3.7. Brain tumor
4. Risk Factors
4.1. Diabetes
4.2. Hypertension
4.3. Age
4.4. Smoking
4.5. Alcoholism
4.6. Unhealthy diet
4.7. Lack of Regular Activity
4.8. Hereditary
5. Diagnosis
5.1. Carotid auscultation
5.2. Cranial nerve exam
5.3. Fundoscopy
5.4. Exams of CT, MRI, ECG
5.5. Labs tests: CBC, CMP, PT/INR
6. Management
6.1. Immediate Medical Emergency
6.2. Anticoagulation
6.2.1. Antiplatelet
6.2.1.1. Plavix
6.2.1.2. Aspirin
6.2.1.3. Thrombolytic Agent
6.2.1.3.1. Anteplase
6.2.1.4. Warfarin if due to A.Fib
6.2.1.5. Apixaban and related medications
6.3. Statin Therapy
6.3.1. Atorvastatin