Transient ischaemic attacks (TIA): investigations
Evidence-based neurology checklist on transient ischaemic attacks (tia): investigations: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain This is preferably done with diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) It should be done within 24 hours It is more urgent if the arterial territory or the cause are uncertain…
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain
- This is preferably done with diffusion weighted imaging (DWI)
- It should be done within 24 hours
- It is more urgent if the arterial territory or the cause are uncertain
Carotid doppler ultrasound
Intracranial vascular investigations
Cardiac investigations
Indications for transoesophageal ECHO (TOE)
References
- Easton JD, Saver JL, Albers GW, et al. Definition and evaluation of transient ischemic attack: a scientific statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Stroke Council; Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia; Council on Cardiovascular Radiology and Intervention; Council on Cardiovascular Nursing; and the Interdisciplinary Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease. Stroke 2009; 40:2276-2293.
- Stroke: Diagnosis and initial management of acute stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA). NICE Clinical Guideline [CG68]. July 2008.
- Stroke and transient ischaemic attack in over 16s: diagnosis and initial management. NICE Guidance [CG68]. Updated March 2017.
- Fonseca AC, Merwick A, Dennis M, et al. European Stroke Organisation (ESO) guidelines on management of transient ischaemic attack. Eur Stroke J 2021 (Online ahead of print).
