Ischemic Strokes and Transient Ischemic Attacks Quiz

• Ischemic strokes are caused by a lack of oxygen in vital tissues, most commonly due to a blood clot.
• Thrombotic stroke is the most common type of ischemic stroke, and it usually occurs when an artery to the brain is blocked by a thrombus.
• Embolic stroke is the second most common type of ischemic stroke, and it occurs when a blood clot lodges in an artery in the brain.
• Lacunar stroke is a type of ischemic stroke that is caused by small vessel strokes.
• Transient ischemic attacks are mini-ischemic strokes that typically occur due to tiny emboli.
• Most symptoms of ischemic stroke resolve within a day, but a transient ischemic attack is often considered to be a warning signal of an ischemic stroke.
• About 5% of those who experience TIAs go on to suffer a full stroke within a month and without preventive treatment, a third will have strokes within five years.

Test your knowledge about ischemic strokes and transient ischemic attacks with this quiz. Learn about the causes, types, and implications of these conditions.