Transient ischemic attack historical perspective
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aysha Anwar, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Overview
The concept of TIA was first discussed in 1950 by Charles Miller Fischer based on the observation that transient ischemic stroke in patients may lead to stroke in the same arterial territory in the future. He also proposed that treatment and prevention of transient ishemic attack may help prevent the patient from full blown stroke in the future. [1]
Historical perspective
Historical perspective
The concept of TIA was first discussed in 1950 by Charles Miller Fischer based on the observation that transient ischemic stroke in patients may lead to stroke in the same arterial territory in the future. He also proposed that treatment and prevention of transient ishemic attack may help prevent the patient from full blown stroke in the future. [1][2]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fisher CM (2002). “Transient ischemic attacks”. N Engl J Med. 347 (21): 1642–3. doi:10.1056/NEJMp020129. PMID 12444177.
- ↑ FISHER M, ADAMS RD (1951). “Observations on brain embolism with special reference to the mechanism of hemorrhagic infarction”. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 10 (1): 92–4. PMID 14804137.
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