Patients' attitudes towards TIA.
Transient ischemic attacks (TIA) are an important forewarning of stroke. By means of questionnaire, information was sought from patients who suffered a stroke regarding whether or not they had a preceding transient ischemic attack. Those with a preceding transient ischemic attack were polled for their response to the TIA; 47% of patients with a transient ischemic attack did not seek medical attention. The reasons behind failure to seek medical advice are analyzed.
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Eastern Virginia Medical School.
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Shelton
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Gaines
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires