Moyamoya disease history and symptoms

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History and Symptoms

The clinical features are cerebral ischemia (strokes), recurrent transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), sensorimotor paralysis (numbness and paralysis of the extremities), convulsions and/or migraine-like headaches. After an ischemic stroke, a hemorrhagic reperfusion stroke may occur. A hemorrhagic stroke may also stem from rupture of the weak neovascular vessel walls.

Stroke
TIA commonly referred to as mini-stroke
Muscular weakness or paralysis affecting one side of the body
Seizures
Disturbed consciousness
Speech deficits (usually aphasia)
Sensory and cognitive impairments
Involuntary movements
Vision problems

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Moyamoya disease history and symptoms

History and Symptoms

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