What Causes a Transient Ischemic Attack?
The most common cause of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) is a blood clot in the brain. Blood clots are caused due to hardening of arteries (atherosclerosis), abnormal heart rhythms, or heart attacks. The brain cells get affected within a short time due to the blockage. The blood flow returns to normal when the clot in the brain dissolves. The symptoms of TIA do not last for a long time. In rare cases TIAs are caused due to a sharp drop in blood pressure which reduces blood flow to the brain. Symptoms of TIA – Transient Ischemic Attack Symptoms of Transient Ischemic Attack manifest suddenly and are always temporary. The symptoms usually disappear within 10 to 20 min. TIA symptoms are precisely like stroke symptoms. The symptoms differ from each other, depending on which part of the brain is affected. Common symptoms of TIA are as follows: • Weakness on one side of the body or unable to move a part or all of your body, such as your arm, face, or leg. • Neurologic deficits can be seen on
