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Question

TIA'a
Asked on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 by Doris Janine Pitcock

My mother is being tested for tia. I believe I've had one. Is it a neurological or cardiology situation? Who should I see if I think I've had one?

Answer

From Richard Hahn M.D. (Ask a Question)

A TIA is a temporary neurological insult to the brain, usually due to interruption of blood flow. The source of the problem, often a very small blood clot, may originate from the head and neck blood vessels, the aorta (the main artery leading from the heart), or from inside one of the heart chambers. Risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and tobacco use. Your best bet is to visit your family doctor in the near future, who will then evaluate you. A referral may then be made to either a cardiologist or a neurologist, who often work together to treat a condition such as this. Do not delay in taking care of yourself.

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