Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Acronyms & Glossary
Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
TIA risk score: age, blood pressure, clinical features, duration, and diabetes | |
AF / ASCVD | Atrial fibrillation / atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
CTA / MRA | CT angiography / MR angiography |
DAPT / DOAC | Dual antiplatelet therapy / direct oral anticoagulant |
DWI | Diffusion-weighted MRI imaging |
ESUS | Embolic stroke of undetermined source |
ICH / SAH | Intracerebral / subarachnoid hemorrhage |
LVO / NIHSS | Large-vessel occlusion / NIH Stroke Scale |
PFO | Patent foramen ovale |
TIA / TOAST | Transient ischemic attack / Trial of ORG 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment classification |
VTE | Venous thromboembolism |
Resources & References
Clinical tools and patient education
Guidelines and supporting sources
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