[Editorial] Transient ischaemic attack: more than a stroke of bad luck

Transient ischaemic attack (TIA), in which clots temporarily disrupt blood supply to the brain, affects 46 000 people for the first time in the UK every year. Patients often dismiss the symptoms of TIA as a funny turn, caused by another disorder or old age. However, up to 10% of people with a TIA go on to have a stroke in the next 7 days.
Source: LANCET - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research