The diagnosis of transient ischemic attack (TIA) can be notoriously difficult, mainly because it is often solely based on history taking. Patients suspected of a TIA require an urgent assessment with timely start of antithrombotic therapy to reduce the risk of an early ischemic stroke.
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Diagnostic Criteria for Transient Global Amnesia (TGA)
Transient global amnesia (TGA) is a benign, temporary loss of anterograde memory with sparing of immediate recall and remote memories.
ABCD2 Score for Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A simple score (ABCD2) to identify individuals at high early risk of stroke after transient ischemic attack.