title: Time taken to seek and receive medical attention after TIA.
abstract: A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is a warning sign that a debilitating stroke could occur unless preventive action is taken. People with suspected TIAs should be seen urgently in a specialist service that provides rapid assessment, preventive care and treatment. This article highlights the importance of seeking medical attention urgently for suspected TIAs. It examines how quickly a specialist TIA clinic investigates and treats TIAs. It also identifies factors that affect how quickly patients with TIAs seek medical attention.
authors.affiliation: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, UK.
authors.forename: Elmer J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Catangui
mesh_terms: D057210:Delayed Diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018570:Risk Assessment; D020521:Stroke / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013997:Time Factors; D006113:United Kingdom