Transient ischemic attacks

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All transient ischemic attacks are not created equal. However, they are a medical emergency, and all patients should be hospitalized for urgent evaluation of their risk for stroke or myocardial infarction. For optimal management, it must be determined whether an ischemic attack affects the anterior or posterior circulation. In this article, the authors review current medical options for stroke prevention and the indications for carotid endarterectomy.

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Seemant Chaturvedi

Seemant Chaturvedi, MD Vladimir Hachinski, MD, DSc Dr Chaturvedi (left) is a clinical fellow in cerebrovascular disease and Dr Hachinski (right) is Richard and Beryl Ivey Professor and chairman, department of clinical neurological sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.

Vladimir Hachinski

Seemant Chaturvedi, MD Vladimir Hachinski, MD, DSc Dr Chaturvedi (left) is a clinical fellow in cerebrovascular disease and Dr Hachinski (right) is Richard and Beryl Ivey Professor and chairman, department of clinical neurological sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.