Primary care physicians are often the first to notice transient ischemic attack stroke symptoms or risks. The right questions can help determine next steps.

Oftentimes, people can experience what is commonly called a “mini stroke” or “warning stroke” before experiencing a subsequent stroke. Clinically, this is known as a transient ischemic attack, or TIA.

The term “ministroke” can be a bit of a head-scratcher: How can there be a tiny form of a full-blown medical emergency? Thanks to the misleading modifier, it’s often perceived as something you don’t ...

A transient ischemic attack (TIA), often referred to as a mini-stroke, happens when a temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain is caused by a blood clot or narrowed blood vessels. TIAs last ...

There’s new wisdom about a brain diagnosis that shouldn’t be ignored. Research consistently shows that experiencing a stroke significantly increases the risk of developing cognitive decline and ...

A recent study has found that people who experience a transient ischemic attack, or ‘ministroke,’ can experience fatigue for as long as a year afterwards. Transient ischemic attacks — sometimes ...

Fast highlights the most common warning signs of stroke, but some strokes present differently. To make sure fewer cases are ...

The Canadian TIA Score has the potential to effectively stratify the risk of future stroke or need for revascularization in the subsequent 7 days after transient ischemic event. When patients present ...

If you saw someone having a stroke, would you be able to recognize it? What if you were having one yourself? If you can’t name any of the signs and symptoms of a stroke, you’re not alone. In fact, ...