It’s known as a “mini” stroke — but a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is no small thing. Though it typically lasts only a few minutes, this temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain can be an ...

Transient Ischemic Attack, also known as "mini-stroke", occurs when there is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. The American Stroke Association says that the clot usually dissolves on ...

There’s new wisdom about a brain diagnosis that shouldn’t be ignored. A new study suggests that having a transient ischemic attack, also known as a “mini-stroke,” may have similar long-lasting effects ...

A silent mini stroke, also known as a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), occurs when the blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked for a short time, leading to symptoms that are similar to those of a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jorg Greuel/Getty Images The term “ministroke” can be a bit of a head-scratcher: How can there be a tiny form of a full-blown ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stroke is the leading cause for disability in the United States and at least 240,000 American’s have a stroke every year. Although ...

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, often due to a blockage in the arteries that help supply the brain with oxygen. Sometimes strokes happen ...

Speakers warn that transient neurologic events may conceal high-risk vascular disease, seizures, or amnestic syndromes ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . JJ is a 75-year-old man who presents to the office after his wife made an appointment for him this morning for ...

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 ...