Asked by Veronica Beltran on May 24, 2024
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A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is sometimes referred to as a:
A) brain attack.
B) stroke.
C) ministroke.
D) seizure.
Transient Ischemic Attack
A temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, often called a mini-stroke, that causes short-lived symptoms similar to a stroke.
Ministroke
Also known as a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), it refers to a brief interruption of blood supply to part of the brain, causing temporary stroke-like symptoms.
Brain Attack
Another term for a stroke, a medical condition where poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death, causing loss of muscle control, speech, or other functions.
- Understand and differentiate between multiple conditions and diseases of the nervous system, utilizing information from symptoms and diagnostic evaluations.
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Dominic JosephMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A TIA is often called a "ministroke" because it produces similar symptoms to a stroke but lasts only a few minutes to hours and does not cause permanent brain damage.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and differentiate between multiple conditions and diseases of the nervous system, utilizing information from symptoms and diagnostic evaluations.