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Patients with transient ischemic attack require urgent evaluation (preferably within 24 hoursr3); no clear guidelines exist on hospitalization
Disposition (inpatient or outpatient) varies based on local resources, risk assessment, clinical acumen, and patient access to follow-up
Transient ischemic attack clinics and observation units are noninferior to inpatient hospitalization in reducing stroke risk after transient ischemic attack in medium- and low-risk patients r1
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association transient ischemic attack guidelines state the following: r2
2006 National Stroke Association guidelines state the following: r11
There is no specific acute intervention for patients with transient ischemic attack, as findings have usually resolved; goal is to reduce potential for future strokes
Fully educate patients about need to present immediately to emergency department if symptoms recur
General recommendations r1
Urgently begin stroke prevention therapy to reduce short- and long-term risk of stroke
Direct treatment to the cause, based on patient evaluation and risk factors for stroke: