Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) | A Clinical Medicine Brief

🧠 NEURO101: Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) | Clinical Medicine Brief
In this NEURO101 episode of the Pro-PA Podcast, Dr. G covers Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)—the “mini-stroke” that’s anything but minor. TIAs are temporary episodes of neurologic dysfunction caused by focal ischemia without infarction—and they carry a major warning: a full stroke could be next.

⚠️ Recognizing and acting on a TIA is one of the most critical skills in emergency medicine, primary care, and neurology.

🎯 In this Clinical Medicine Brief, you’ll learn:

What is a TIA? (Kinder Patho overview)

Classic presentation: sudden, focal neuro deficits that resolve within minutes to hours

How to distinguish TIA from stroke, seizure, and mimics

Common etiologies: embolism, atherosclerosis, carotid stenosis

High-yield workup: CT, MRI, carotid ultrasound, ECG, echocardiogram

ABCD² score for risk stratification

Urgency of evaluation and stroke prevention strategies: antiplatelets, statins, lifestyle

Perfect for PA students, this is a must-know diagnosis for the PANCE, rotations, and real-world clinical care.

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