Transient ischaemic attack: a qualitative study of the long term consequences for patients

Conclusion: Current definitions conceptualise TIA as a transient event however our study suggests that some patients experienced long term consequences as a result of their TIA. These included anxiety and uncertainty in the light of their increased stroke risk. TIA patients need access to detailed, evidence based stroke prevention information from a credible source, and support to help them understand and apply the information over time, if they are to effectively self-manage the long term consequences of TIA and reduce their risk of future stroke.
Source: BMC Family Practice - Category: Primary Care Authors: Source Type: research