Transient ischaemic attacks (TIA): complications
Evidence-based neurology checklist on transient ischaemic attacks (tia): complications: Short term complications Recurrent TIAs Silent infarcts: these develop in 37% of cases Stroke: the risk is about 10% at 90 days Long-term complications Risk factors for recurrent TIA Risk factors for 7-day…
Short term complications
- Recurrent TIAs
- Silent infarcts: these develop in 37% of cases
- Stroke: the risk is about 10% at 90 days
Long-term complications
Risk factors for recurrent TIA
Risk factors for 7-day stroke: ABCD2 score prediction
References
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