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Silent and Deadly
Transient ischemic attacks(TIAS), or ministrokes, result from temporary interruptions of blood flow to the brain. Unlike full strokes, they present symptoms lasting anywhere from a few seconds to 24 hours. Rarely do they cause permanent neurological damage, but they are often precursors of a major stroke.
"Our message is quite clear, "says Dr. Robert Adams, professor of neurology at the Medical College of Georgia in August. "TIAS, while less severe than strokes in the short term, are quite dangerous and need a quick diagnosis and treatment as well as appropriate follow-up to prevent future injury. "
Unfortunately, ministrokes are greatly underdiagnosed. A study conducted for the National Stroke Association indicates that 2.5~ of all adults aged 18 or older(about 4.9 million people in the U.S.)have experienced a confirmed TIA. An additional 1.2 million Americans over the age of 45, the study showed, have most li
A. The cause of them remains unidentified.
B. They seldom cause permanent neurological damage.
C. They symptoms of them are often passing.
D. They are not unrelated to major strokes.