A transient ischemic attack (TIA is defined as “a ...

Bad plaques can cause chronic ischemia to the brain (can cause TIA’s). But worse, these plaques can become eroded and thrombi can form on top of them. This thrombosis can cause total occlusion of blood flow to part of the brain. Also, these thrombi can embolize and travel to an artery within the brain. ................
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