Risk Factors Are Frequently Inadequately Treated in Patients With Stroke or TIA
In patients with ischemic stroke and TIA there is a significant gap between cerebrovascular risk factors control and real-world stroke prevention.
Transient Ischemic Attack
Serum Biomarkers Do Not Aid in Diagnosis of Transient Ischemic Attacks
Blood biomarkers currently do not have diagnostic value for patients with suspected TIA, indicating that the sudden onset of symptoms and “onset in full intensity” are still the most valuable clinical predictors of TIA and minor stroke.
AHA Finds Lower Target LDL Beneficial After Stroke and TIA
For patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) with evidence of atherosclerosis, those with a target low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level of less than 70 mg/dL have a lower risk for cardiovascular events.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder May Increase Risk for Stroke, TIA in Young Adults
The risk for early incident transient ischemic attack and ischemic stroke is significantly higher in young adults with posttraumatic stress disorder.
Age and Cerebral Hemodynamics Predict Cognitive Function Following CEA
Pre-operative cerebral hemodynamics and age are independent predictors of cognitive performance changes after carotid endarterectomy in patients with high-grade symptomatic internal carotid artery stenosis.
Updated Criteria for Headache Attributed to Transient Ischemic Attacks
Researchers have proposed an update to the International Classification of Headache Disorders-3 criteria for headache attributed to transient ischemic attacks.
Rapid Outpatient Treatment Strategy Is Safe and Feasible for TIA and Minor Stroke
Rapid outpatient strategy is safe and feasible for management of patients with transient ischemic attack and minor stroke evaluated in the emergency department.
Diffusion-Weighted Imaging: Recurrent Ischemic Stroke Risk After TIA
An acute diffusion-weighted imaging lesion may predict an increased long-term risk for recurrent ischemic stroke after transient ischemic attack or minor stroke.
Functional, Emotional Impairments Likely Following Transient Ischemic Attack
Compared with the general population, people attending transient ischemic attack clinics have functional and emotional deficits.
Bubble-Transcranial Doppler Detects PFOs in Elderly With Cryptogenic TIA
Contrast-enhanced transcranial Doppler sonography is a useful noninvasive bedside technique for detecting PFOs among elderly patients with TIA or nondisabling stroke.
