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Cerebrovascular disease(Transient Ischemic Attack) 
Definition
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When the blood supply is stopped, the brain cells in the area start dying, and you experience signs that something is wrong
Pathophysiology
transient ischemic stroke may include temporary blockage of cerebral large or small blood vessel due to atherothrombotic or embolic cause followed by complete resolution of symptoms within few hours of onset
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The specific clinical presentation of the patient correlates with the area of brain affected due to ischemia
Causes
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Buildup of cholesterol-containing fatty deposits in an artery that supplies blood or nutrients to the brain
Conditions such as carotid artery disease, high homocysteine levels, excess weight
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Clinical manifestation
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Weakness, numbness or paralysis on one side of the body
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Nursing care plan
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management of GI problems, and careful monitoring of electrolyte
References
Caronna JJ (1976). "Transient ischemic attacks: Pathophysiology and medical management". Postgrad Med. 59 (3): 106–11. PMID 1264882 : 1264882
Chinnery PF, Elliott HR, Syed A, Rothwell PM, Oxford Vascular Study (2010
National Institute for Health and Clinical ExcellenceStroke: diagnosis and initial management of acute stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) London: NICE, 2008Google Scholar