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, blood flow is restored and
the symptoms go away. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerRichard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Current as ofMarch 20, 2017 Current as of:
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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 |
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