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During a transient ischemic attack (TIA), blood flow to part of the brain is temporarily blocked or reduced, often by a blood clot. This causes the same symptoms as a stroke, but after a few minutes, blood flow is restored and the symptoms go away.
Medical Review:Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology
Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology
Last Updated: 05/23/2007
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