Question

what is the most appropriate name for the type of cerebral vascular incident where all symptoms resolve within 24 hours of onset?

transient ischemic attack.
hemorrhagic stroke.
thrombotic stroke.
embolic stroke.

Explanation:

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Analyze the clinical presentation

Using the Stroke Pathophysiology knowledge point

• A cerebrovascular incident with focal neurological deficits that completely resolve within 24 hours is defined as a transient ischemic attack (TIA).
• Unlike ischemic strokes (thrombotic or embolic) or hemorrhagic strokes, a TIA involves temporary blockage of blood flow without permanent tissue infarction.

Evaluate the options

• Transient ischemic attack: Correct. Symptoms typically resolve within minutes to hours, and by definition, within 24 hours.
• Hemorrhagic stroke: Incorrect. Caused by bleeding into the brain, leading to prolonged or permanent deficits.
• Thrombotic stroke: Incorrect. An ischemic stroke caused by a localized clot, resulting in permanent brain tissue damage.
• Embolic stroke: Incorrect. An ischemic stroke caused by a traveling embolus, resulting in permanent brain tissue damage.

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<mcq-correct>Transient ischemic attack.</mcq-correct>
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<mcq-option>Embolic stroke.</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Using the Stroke Pathophysiology knowledge point

• A cerebrovascular incident with focal neurological deficits that completely resolve within 24 hours is defined as a transient ischemic attack (TIA).
• Unlike ischemic strokes (thrombotic or embolic) or hemorrhagic strokes, a TIA involves temporary blockage of blood flow without permanent tissue infarction.

Evaluate the options

• Transient ischemic attack: Correct. Symptoms typically resolve within minutes to hours, and by definition, within 24 hours.
• Hemorrhagic stroke: Incorrect. Caused by bleeding into the brain, leading to prolonged or permanent deficits.
• Thrombotic stroke: Incorrect. An ischemic stroke caused by a localized clot, resulting in permanent brain tissue damage.
• Embolic stroke: Incorrect. An ischemic stroke caused by a traveling embolus, resulting in permanent brain tissue damage.

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