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Stroke and TIA

Definition of stroke and TIA

Stroke and TIA

Type

Clinical Features

TIA

Sudden onset of focal neurological symptoms/signs lasting < 24 hours

- Due to transient decrease in blood flow causing focal brain, spinal cord, or retinal ischemia without acute infarction

Stroke

Patient with evidence of infarction

Acute neurological injury

- Complete hemianopia

- Inability to walk

- Motor deficits limiting ability

- Severe aphasia

- Visual or sensory deficits

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