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TIA

TIA TIA, or transient ischemic attack, is a short episode of brain dysfunction caused by a problem with blood flow from the blood vessels.

TIA, or transient ischemic attack, is a short episode of brain dysfunction caused by a problem with blood flow from the blood vessels. It lasts from minutes up to about an hour and does not leave lasting neurological problems.

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