What is transient ischemic attack?
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is where a patient experiences stroke like symptoms for a short period of time, usually under 24 hours. It is usually caused by some kind of temporary disturbance of blood supply to some area of the brain and it can be considered a warning sign of a true stroke.
How do members experience transient ischemic attack?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with transient ischemic attack*
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for transient ischemic attack*
Who has transient ischemic attack on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 15 | |
| 40s | 40 | |
| 50s | 108 | |
| 60s | 150 | |
| 70+ | 129 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 105 | |
| Female | 337 |