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Transient Ischemic Attack
Investigators at University of Alabama release new data on transient ischemic attack
November 19th, 2007
"Stroke symptoms in the absence of recognized stroke are common, but potential associated dysfunctions have not been describedWe assessed quality-of-life measures using the Physical and Mental Component Summary scores of the Short Form 12 (PCS-12 and MCS-12) in the Reasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) cohort. Differences in mean PCS-12 and MCS-12 scores were assessed among participant groups symptoms-free (n = 16 090); history of stroke symptoms but free of stroke/transient ischemic attack (n = 3404); history of stroke (n = 1491); and history of transient ischemic attack (n = 818)Participants with symptoms (but no diagnosis) had average PCS-12 scores 5.5 (95%...
Source: Pain & Central Nervous System Week (2007-11-19)
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