title: Transient ischaemic attacks: time to wake up.
abstract: The risk of stroke in the week after a transient ischaemic attack or minor stroke is high and relatively predictable. Emergency investigation and treatment are justified.
authors.forename: Peter M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Rothwell
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D018579:Patient Selection; D012306:Risk; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications*; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D013997:Time Factors