title: [TIA--an emergency?].
abstract: Transient ischemic attacks (TIA) can be a sign of impending stroke and as such an indication of atherosclerotic disease or other impending vascular catastrophe. We discuss clinical presentation, pathophysiologic mechanisms, diagnostic procedures and guidelines for therapy using data from four TIA cases sharing certain symptoms but differing in etiology.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Abteilung, Anna-Seiler-Haus, Inselspital Bern.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hess
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Weiss
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged