title: Transient ischaemic attacks.
abstract: Transient ischaemic attacks carry an increased risk of subsequent stroke, but death is more likely to result from myocardial infarction than from cerebral causes. Modification of risk factors, medical treatment and surgical intervention all have a role in management.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wade
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001241:Aspirin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000601:surgery; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D004691:Endarterectomy; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014715:Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D001241:Aspirin