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hi.
im a 36 year old male and have just suffered a t.i.a
is it common in my age range and how serious is it
I have not examined you or reviewed the medical record, associated laboratory studies, or imaging. What follows is offered to you for information purposes, only and does not constitute treatment. I advise an examination from a qualified healthcare professional before undertaking any course of treatment.
TIA, transient ischemic attack, is like a mini-stroke that reverses. This condition is rare in your age group. It is very serious and deserves a complete work-up by a neurologist with complete imaging of the brain, and blood vessels leading to the brain. Sometimes an echocardiogram of the heart is also helpful.
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Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
Expertise
Can answer general and vascular surgery questions, trauma, burns, some plastic surgery questions, general gastrointestinal surgery and gastrointestinal medical questions and questions regarding aviation medicine.
Experience
Board certified general surgeon. Seventeen years practice experience in general, vascular, and no-cardiac thoracic surgery and endoscopy.
Organizations
College of Surgeons, AMA, Aerospace Medical Assoc., Civil Aviation Medical Assoc.
Education/Credentials
BA, MD, American Board of Surgery, Fellow American College of Surgeons, seventeen years practice all phases, including teaching.
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