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dc.contributor.authorMettananda, K. C. D.
dc.contributor.authorRanawaka, U. K.
dc.date.accessioned2020-08-17T09:16:52Z
dc.date.available2020-08-17T09:16:52Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.identifier.citationJournal of the Ceylon College of Physicians. 2019; 50(2):64–68.en_US
dc.identifier.issn2448-9514
dc.identifier.urihttp://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/21259
dc.descriptionNot indexed in MEDLINEen_US
dc.description.abstractABSTRACT: A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is a major warning of an impending stroke. The risk of recurrent TIA or stroke is highest during the first 24 hours. 80% of recurrence risk is reduced with early initiation of effective treatment. Many things have changed regarding TIAs over the last decade. The definition of TIA has changed from a time-based to a tissue-based one. Strategies for investigation and treatment have changed, with specialist evaluation and management recommended for all TIAs within 24 hours of symptom onset. Dedicated TIA clinics have revolutionized the approach to TIA management. Improving awareness on early recognition and establishing pathways for rapid delivery of optimal care for TIAs will go a long way in minimizing the burden of stroke in Sri Lanka. KEYWORDS: Transient ischaemic attacks, Stroke, prevention, NICE 2019 guidelines, Sri Lankaen_US
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherCeylon College of Physiciansen_US
dc.titleThe Changing face of transient ischaemic attacksen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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