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Suggest Treatment For Regular Transient Ischemic Attacks
My day is having TIA's almost every day. I need to know if I need to take him to the hospital every time or not. I took him to the ER last Friday and again today. He gets better after 2 or three hours. But his speech and memory is getting worse each time. I am trying to get some answers, but so far no luck. Thanks,
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) should be viewed as a medical emergency
because these patients have salvageable neurologic function, so your father should be hospitalized every time he has TIAs. Assume that all stroke-like symptoms signal an emergency. TIAs are a risk factor for recurrent risk of stroke. Consult with a neurologist in the ER for following up.
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Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) should be viewed as a medical emergency
because these patients have salvageable neurologic function, so your father should be hospitalized every time he has TIAs. Assume that all stroke-like symptoms signal an emergency. TIAs are a risk factor for recurrent risk of stroke. Consult with a neurologist in the ER for following up.
Hope my answer was helpful and please rated to five stars.
Take care.
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