Who is affected by transient ischemic attack
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Who is affected by transient ischemic attack
The exact number of people who have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is not known for certain, because people do not always recognize a TIA nor do they always seek medical help when they experience symptoms.
The following table estimates the prevalence of TIA by gender and age.1
| Age | Percentage who have had a TIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 65–69 | 2.7% |
| 75–79 | 3.6% | |
| Women | 65–69 | 1.6% |
| 75–79 | 4.1% |
References
Citations
American Heart Association (2006). Heart disease and stroke statistics—2006 update. Circulation, 113(6): e85–e151.
Credits
| Author | Robin Parks, MS |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology |
| Last Updated | February 26, 2008 |
| Last updated: | February 26, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Robin Parks, MS |
| Reviewed By: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine, Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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