An overview of transient ischaemic attack.
This article provides an overview of transient ischaemic attack (TIA). It discusses the clinical presentation of TIA, its significance as a marker of vascular risk, key diagnostic interventions and management strategies. Trends and challenges in service provision and the roles of specialist and general nurses in managing patients with TIA are explored.
Beech
Paula
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Public Health, Salford Primary Care Trust, Salford. paula.beech@salford-pct.nhs.uk
D001241:Aspirin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004496:Education, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D008019:Life Style; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage
D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors; D001241:Aspirin