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FAST, ABCD2 and the first 90 days after TIA
TIA is a transient focal deficit with no infarct on imaging — yet 10–20% have stroke within 90 days, half within 48 hours. Dr. Jitendra emphasizes rapid evaluation, ABCD2 risk, antithrombotic/antihypertensive/statin secondary prevention and rehabilitation planning at the clinic.
Kathmandu Neurology Clinic & Cognitive Center
Authored and reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav (MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), FICN (Neurology), FCNV, FIHM, NMC 8029). Evidence-based, no fabricated outcomes.
TIA is a transient focal deficit with no infarct on imaging — yet 10–20% have stroke within 90 days, half within 48 hours. Dr. Jitendra emphasizes rapid evaluation, ABCD2 risk, antithrombotic/antihypertensive/statin secondary prevention and rehabilitation planning at the clinic.
Reviewed by Dr. Jitendra Prasad Yadav, MBBS, MD, FICN, FCNV, FIHM — Consultant Neurologist & Headache Specialist (NMC 8029), Kathmandu Neurology Clinic. For evaluation, book an appointment.
Weakness, facial droop, speech or vision loss that resolves is still an emergency. Urgent stroke workup (vascular imaging, ECG/monitoring, labs) and prevention cut early recurrence sharply.
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