title: [Current diagnosis and treatment of TIA].
abstract: A TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) is a sudden onset transient cerebral or retinal ischemic symptom. The definition of TIA has evolved from a time-based (< 24 hours) towards tissue-based. This requires brain scanning either with a computer tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. The benefit of urgent etiological work-up and immediate start of secondary preventive medications has been shown in two independent open studies, in which eight out of ten ischemic strokes could be prevented after a TIA. The risk of ischemic stroke is highest in the two days following a TIA. This puts a huge demand on both the patients and their doctors in the recognition of a TIA. The patient needs to be referred on an emergency basis to a specialized centre with adequate investigational facilities.
authors.affiliation: HYKS, Meilahden sairaala, Neurologian Klinikka, HUS.
authors.forename: Tiina
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sairanen
authors.forename: Kirsi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rantanen
authors.forename: Perttu J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Lindsberg
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D013997:Time Factors