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
Prevalence of TIA by gender and age 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%
| Author: | Douglas Dana Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: September 10, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology | |
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