Abstract:BackgroundTransient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) requires urgent investigation and management. Urgent management reduces the risk of subsequent stroke markedly, but non-presentation or delays in patient presentation to health services have been found to compromise timely management. We aimed to explore general practice patients’ anticipated responses to TIA symptoms.MethodsThis was a qualitative study employing semi-structured telephone interviews. Participants were recruited from respondents in an earlier quantitat… Show more
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