Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

Question 1

characterized by :

Answer 1

Mini stroke

Question 2

S/S

Answer 2

1-Fainting (syncope)
2-Numbness/weakness to area of body
(hemi/paresis)
3-Confusion or disorientation
4-Facial drooping

Question 3

definition :

Answer 3

a stroke that lasts only a few minutes. It occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly interrupted. TIA symptoms, which usually occur suddenly, are similar to those of stroke but

Question 4

Dx :

Answer 4

bruit, doppler ultrasound studies

Question 5

doppler ultrasound studies

Answer 5

a noninvasive test that can be used to measure the blood flow through your blood vessels

Question 6

doppler ultrasound studies types :

Answer 6

Normal : Doppler color flow study of internal carotid artery
abnormal : doppler color showing occlusion of carotid artery