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ArticleArquivos de neuro-psiquiatria2025

Transient ischemic attack in the practice of neurology in a low- and middle-income country.

Samia Talise El Horr de Moraes, Maramelia Miranda-Alves, Leticia Rebello, Sheila O Martins, Fabricio Oliveira Lima, Wagner Mauad Avelar, Rodrigo Bazan, Marcos C Lange

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8 authors.

Samia Talise El Horr de MoraesUniversidade Federal do Paraná, Hospital de Clínicas, Curitiba PR, Brazil.ORCID 0009-0008-7568-7130
Maramelia Miranda-AlvesUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Hospital de São Paulo, São Paulo SP, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-8284-1991
Leticia RebelloHospital de Base de Brasília, Brasília DF, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-7254-6710
Sheila O MartinsUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre RS, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-8452-712X
Fabricio Oliveira LimaHospital Geral de Fortaleza, Fortaleza CE, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-0383-4145
Wagner Mauad AvelarUniversidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas SP, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-0025-4225
Rodrigo BazanUniversidade Estadual Paulista, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Botucatu SP, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-3872-308X
Marcos C LangeUniversidade Federal do Paraná, Hospital de Clínicas, Curitiba PR, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-0405-7157

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a critical vascular event that often precedes strokes. Despite its significance, management varies widely across physicians.To evaluate the knowledge and practices of Brazilian physicians regarding TIA diagnosis and management.A survey was conducted among members of the Brazilian Academy of Neurology. It included questions about demographic information, TIA management practices, and knowledge of guidelines.While most respondents were neurologists or residents, there was significant variability in hospital admission, diagnostic testing, and treatment strategies. Many physicians relied on risk stratification tools but did not consistently follow guidelines for diagnostic imaging or medication.These findings highlight the need for improved education and standardized protocols for TIA management in Brazil. Implementing public health policies to address these gaps could significantly reduce stroke recurrence rates and improve patient outcomes.

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Ischemic Attack, TransientNeurologyPractice Patterns, Physicians'AdultBrazilDeveloping CountriesFemaleHumansMaleNeurologistsSurveys and Questionnaires

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PMCPMC12527590

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