10 Moyamoya Symptoms
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Ministroke
Ministrokes, also known by their medical name, transient ischemic attacks or TIAs, are caused by a reduced or interrupted blood flow to the brain. Since moyamoya disease halts or stymies the blood's ability to get to the brain, TIAs are commonly seen in those with the disease.
TIAs are serious, as they typically signify a person is at higher risk of having a stroke. On their own, however, they rarely cause permanent brain damage.6‘Ministroke vs. Regular Stroke: What’s the Difference?’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 26 May 2021, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/transient-ischemic-attack/expert-answers/mini-stroke/faq-20058390 Both strokes and ministrokes require immediate treatment at the hospital.
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