A population-based study of transient neurological attacks: incidence, clinical characteristics, investigation, aetiology and prognosis

Thesis

Stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide and the commonest cause of dependency, creates a huge societal burden and is responsible for billions of pounds in health and social care costs. About 30% of strokes occur in individuals with a previous transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke. Effective prevention would minimise the consequences. However, the diagnosis of TIA is difficult, particularly by non-experts. About 50% of patients with a suspected TIA or minor stro...

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Authors: da Assuncao Gouveia Tuna, M

• Publication date: 2014
• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: Oxford University, UK
• Language: English
• Keywords: TNA; Stroke Epidemiology; TIA; Transient Neurological Attacks; Transient Neurological Attacks prognosis; TNA prognosis; Stroke
• Subjects: Epidemiology; Neuroscience; Stroke