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When the signs and/or symptoms characteristic of a transient ischemic attack cease within a period of 24 hours, there is talk of T.I.A. (Transient Ischemic Attack). A transient ischemic attack can last a few minutes or hours and disappear completely without consequences. It is Temporary because it is a condition of risk, an alarm signal that can precede a true stroke or cerebrovascular accident. In fact, the 20% of the cases of Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA) evolve in stroke within a period of one year. The decision to go to the doctor after a transitional period, usually prevents cerebrovascular accidents fatal or severely disabling. The window of time that must not be exceeded, between stroke and medical intervention, either for the thrombolytic therapy, which involves the "disintegration" of the thrombus that impedes the flow of blood, as to the operation of the hematoma reduction is approximately three hours. The fact remains that it is essential to arrive as quickly as possible to the hospital, so much so that it speaks of "golden hour" or the sixty minutes of gold, within which the proper care can not only ensure the survival, but also limit the consequences post-ischemia. Here you find our newsletter where every day around 20, between patients, family members and healthcare professionals, register to receive free other special content on the stroke and recovery.- The first report will...

The ability to promptly recognize cerebral ischemia and its symptoms can save a person’s life, and can greatly decrease the effects of the ischemia itself. Throughout my time as a rehabilitation professional, I have collected dozens of stories from patients who have told me that they showed certain signs and symptoms characteristic of cerebral ischemia just a few days prior to suffering their major attacks, which in turn resulted in numerous post-ischemia difficulties. Even if unusual, these symptoms of cerebral ischemia were perceived as minor, and were therefore ignored with the expectation that they would resolve themselves on their own. When the symptoms of ischemia (which we will see later) appear and disappear within the span of a day, this is known as a Transient Ischemic Attack (T.I.A.). This is a mild and momentary ischemic event that in most cases is nevertheless a true precursor to ischemia. If you ever encounter the symptoms of ischemia described below, whether together or individually, don’t waste time and call for help immediately. Movement problems as a symptom of ischemia People with ongoing ischemia will likely manifest symptoms associated with the movement of a limb or one half of the body (due to the crossover controls of the two cerebral hemispheres). These might including difficulties holding up a cup or a glass, or bending the leg to walk. This symptom of ischemia is...