Case Report

Very Brief Transient Ischemic Attack

Authors: R MAZAGRI MD, A SHUAIB MD, FRCPC, F DENATH MD, B BHARADWAJ MD, FRCSC, A NAYAR MD

Abstract

BSTRACT: TIA is an important risk factor for ischemic stroke. Early diagnosis and management can result in a significant reduction in the risk of subsequent stroke. We report the case of a 54-year-old man who developed a 5-second episode of leg weakness and in whom a tight stenosis of the appropriate carotid artery was found. TIAs can sometimes be brief and have an atypical presentation, requiring a high level of suspicion for early diagnosis.

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