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How To Rule Out Transient Ischemic Attack?

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Posted on Fri, 27 Nov 2015
Question: trans iscemic attack symptons My daughter, 44 years old, experienced an hour or so of blindness in right eye, also a head ache that lasted longer but wasn't severe. My mother died at 53 years of massive CVA.
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Needs tests

Detailed Answer:
You should meet a neurologist as soon as possible.
Most TIA are followed by a complete stroke within 15 days.
Best to meet a neurologist for an MRI BRAIN and CV Doppler.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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How To Rule Out Transient Ischemic Attack?

Brief Answer: Needs tests Detailed Answer: You should meet a neurologist as soon as possible. Most TIA are followed by a complete stroke within 15 days. Best to meet a neurologist for an MRI BRAIN and CV Doppler. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.