What Is an Ischemic Stroke?
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8. Is a Transient Ischemic Attack the Same as an Ischemic Stroke?
While both transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) and ischemic strokes involve blood clots, an ischemic stroke is much more dangerous than a transient ischemic attack.
Transient ischemic attacks are caused by a temporary blood clot that only occludes blood flow to the brain for a short period. The attack itself typically only lasts a couple of minutes, although the effects can linger for up to 24 hours. The effects of a TIAs are usually temporary and milder than those of an ischemic stroke.
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