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transient ischemic attack

/ˈtrænziənt ɪˈskiːmɪk əˈtæk/

Traducción: Afección médica caracterizada por una interrupción temporal del flujo sanguíneo al cerebro, que causa síntomas similares a los de un accidente cerebrovascular y que suelen desaparecer en menos de 24 horas; a menudo se denomina mini-derrame cerebral o micro-ictus.

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/ˈtrænziənt ɪˈskiːmɪk əˈtæk/C1formalmedical
  • esAfección médica caracterizada por una interrupción temporal del flujo sanguíneo al cerebro, que causa síntomas similares a los de un accidente cerebrovascular y que suelen desaparecer en menos de 24 horas; a menudo se denomina mini-derrame cerebral o micro-ictus.

A medical condition characterized by a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, causing stroke-like symptoms that typically resolve within 24 hours, often referred to as a mini-stroke.

  1. Temporary stroke-like eventC1formal

    A brief episode of neurological dysfunction caused by a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, often a warning sign for a future stroke.

    esAtaque isquémico transitorio

    • The patient was diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack after experiencing temporary vision loss.
    • A transient ischemic attack can last from a few minutes to a couple of hours.
    • Doctors often prescribe medication after a transient ischemic attack to prevent a major stroke.