Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
During a transient ischemic attack (TIA), blood flow to part of the brain is temporarily blocked or reduced, often by a blood clot. This causes the same symptoms as a stroke, but after a few minutes or more, blood flow is restored and the symptoms go away.
Current as of: December 19, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Richard D. Zorowitz MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation & Caroline S. Rhoads MD - Internal Medicine & David A. Szalay MD - Vascular Surgery
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