What is another word for transient ischemic attack?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈansi͡ənt ɪskˈiːmɪk ɐtˈak] (IPA)

Transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a "mini-stroke," refers to a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, which can lead to stroke-like symptoms. However, there are several synonyms for TIA. One common synonym for TIA is "transient cerebral ischemia." Another term that is often used to describe TIA is "pre-stroke," as it is considered a warning sign that a stroke may occur in the near future. Other synonyms for TIA include "mini-cerebrovascular accident," "fleeting ischemic attack," and "temporary neurological deficit." Despite the different names, the symptoms and seriousness of a TIA remain the same. Anyone experiencing any symptoms of a TIA should seek medical attention immediately to prevent a more severe stroke from happening.

Synonyms for Transient ischemic attack:

What are the hypernyms for Transient ischemic attack?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    cerebrovascular accident, stroke, Cerebral event, Cerebral vascular incident, Cerebrovascular incident, Neurovascular event, brain attack, cardiovascular event.

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