What is TIA (Transient ischemic attack)?
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is where a patient experiences stroke like symptoms for a short period of time, usually under 24 hours. It is usually caused by some kind of temporary disturbance of blood supply to some area of the brain and it can be considered a warning sign of a true stroke.
What do patients take to treat TIA (Transient ischemic attack) and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Aspirin-Dipyridamol
(Aggrenox)
|
2 | ||
|
Simvastatin
(Simvador, Lipex, Zocor, Arrow-Simva)
|
0 | ||
|
Atorvastatin
(Apo-Atorvastatin, Atorvox, Atorsave F, Zarator)
|
0 | ||
|
Clopidogrel
(Plavix)
|
0 | ||
|
Lovastatin
(Mevacor)
|
0 | ||
|
Pravastatin
(Apo-Pravastatin, Lipostat, Pravachol)
|
0 |
These charts show data from TIA (Transient ischemic attack) patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has TIA (Transient ischemic attack) at PatientsLikeMe?
- 83 patients have this condition
- 4 New patients joined this month
- 3 say TIA (Transient ischemic attack) is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 80% | Females |
|---|---|
| 20% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 0 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 4 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 10 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 12 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 6 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 2 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 49 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 4 |
These charts show data from TIA (Transient ischemic attack) patients who have completed their condition history