Low yield in the diagnostic evaluation of transient ischemic attacks
Rolak, L.A.; Gilmer, W.; Strittmatter, W.J.
Neurology 40(5): 747-748
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-3878 PMID: 2109842 Document Number: 360414
Among 163 patients presenting with the clinical features of a TIA, extensive testing identified only 2 patients with nonatherosclerotic causes. We conclude that most patients with a TIA have atherosclerotic vascular disease and that screening tests for other etiologies have a low yield.