Transient ischemic attack in the twenty first century: is it still a useful construct?

Some argue that the term transient ischemic attack (TIA) has become obsolete in the current age of advanced modern technology. Let us look back and analyze the term, its support and detraction, and its potential continued usefulness. The best way to begin is a review of the history of the term.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Louis R. Caplan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Stroke
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fstro.2023.1241649/full
Description
Summary:Some argue that the term transient ischemic attack (TIA) has become obsolete in the current age of advanced modern technology. Let us look back and analyze the term, its support and detraction, and its potential continued usefulness. The best way to begin is a review of the history of the term.
ISSN:2813-3056