Recent advances in the management of transient ischemic attacks Journal Article

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Authors: Gomez, C. R.; Schneck, M. J.; Biller, J
Article Title: Recent advances in the management of transient ischemic attacks
Abstract: Significant advances in our understanding of transient ischemic attack (TIA) have taken place since it was first recognized as a major risk factor for stroke during the late 1950#39;s. Recently, numerous studies have consistently shown that patients who have experienced a TIA constitute a heterogeneous population, with multiple causative factors as well as an average 5-10% risk of suffering a stroke during the 30 days that follow the index event. These two attributes have driven the most important changes in the management of TIA patients over the last decade, with particular attention paid to effective stroke risk stratification, efficient and comprehensive diagnostic assessment, and a sound therapeutic approach, destined to reduce the risk of subsequent ischemic stroke. This review is an outline of these changes, including a discussion of their advantages and disadvantages, and references to how new trends are likely to influence the future care of these patients.
Journal Title: F1000Research
Volume: 6
ISSN: 2046-1402; 2046-1402
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: England
Date Published: 2017
Start Page: 1893
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.12688/f1000research.12358.1
Notes: LR: 20171224; JID: 101594320; OTO: NOTNLM; 2017/10/27 00:00 [accepted]; 2017/12/22 06:00 [entrez]; 2017/12/22 06:00 [pubmed]; 2017/12/22 06:01 [medline]; epublish
LUC Authors
  1. Michael Schneck
    27 Schneck
  2. Jose Biller
    54 Biller
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