List of Contributors | |
Foreword | |
Preface | |
Clinical Background | |
The Epidemiology of Transient Ischemic Attacks. | |
Pathophysiology of Brain Ischemia | |
Clinical Syndromes Brain. | |
Clinical Syndromes-Ocular: Transient Visual Loss. | |
Diagnostic Studies | |
Head CT and MRI Findings in Patients with Transient Ischemic Attacks. | |
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) | |
Cerebrovascular Ultrasound. | |
Cardiac Diagnostic Studies. | |
Coagulation Studies. | |
Medical Therapy | |
Antiplatelet Therapy. | |
Role of Oral Anticoagulants. | |
Heparin and Related Compounds. | |
Diabetes Mellitus Treatment. | |
Hypertension Treatment. | |
Other Medical Therapies. | |
Thrombolysis for Acute TIA and Mild Stroke. | |
Surgical and Interventional Treatments and Cost-Effectiveness | |
Surgery for Stroke Prevention. | |
Angioplasty and Stenting. | |
Cost Effectiveness Issues. | |
Clinical Vignettes. | |
Index | |
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