History of TIA

What does "History of TIA" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"History of TIA" in a medical context refers to a person's past experiences with a condition called Transient Ischemic Attack. This condition is often called a mini-stroke, as it has similar symptoms to a full stroke but they only last for a short time and then disappear. It happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly blocked. So, when a doctor refers to a "history of TIA", they mean that the person has had one or more of these mini-strokes in the past.

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