The role of transient ischemic attacks in the occurrence of cognitive impairment

Abstract

The information about cognitive impairment of patient, suffered from transient ischemic attack (TIA) is summarized on the base of Russian and foreign literature. There were considered primary risk factors and pathogenesis of the occurrence of TIA and cognitive impairment. The algorithm of examination of patients with TIA was presented.

Keywords

• transient ischemic attack (TIA)