Transient ischaemic attacks (TIA): complications
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Transient ischaemic attacks (TIA): complications. Recurrent TIAs, Silent infarcts: these develop in 37% of cases. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
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
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Risk factors for recurrent TIA
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Risk factors for 7-day stroke: ABCD2 score prediction
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References
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- Wallets RJL, Fox NC, Schott JM, et al. Transient ischaemic attacks are associated with increased rates of global cerebral atrophy. JNNP 2003; 74:213-216.
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- Kjörk E, Blomstrand C, Carlsson G, Lundgren-Nilsson Å, Gustafsson C. Daily life consequences, cognitive impairment, and fatigue after transient ischemic attack. Acta Neurol Scand 2015; doi: 10.1111/ane.12435 (Epub ahead of print).
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