Recurrent TIA: Understanding Pathophysiology, Imaging, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prognosis
Keywords: Recurrent TIA , Transient Ischemic Attack , TIA Imaging , TIA Diagnosis , Recurrent Stroke Risk Introduction: Why Recurrent TIA Matters in Modern Neurology Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) is defined as a brief episode of neurological dysfunction caused by focal brain, spinal cord, or retinal ischemia, without acute infarction. Although symptoms resolve, TIA is a medical emergency and a powerful predictor of future stroke, especially recurrent TIA and ischemic stroke . Early recognition, proper imaging, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate treatment are essential steps toward preventing long-term disability and death. Recurrent TIA refers to a subsequent transient ischemic episode occurring after an initial TIA event. Patients with recurrent TIA are at particularly high risk for stroke , with rates of recurrence (TIA or stroke) within 90 days reported up to 10-15% without aggressive risk factor control and interventions. Understanding recurrent TIA pathophy...