Unconsciousness as the main nonfocal symptom of anterior circulation transient ischemic attack: A case report
Xiaomeng Dong,
Ziliang Zhang,
Bin Li
et al.
Abstract:Rationale:
Unconsciousness is a nonfocal symptom of transient ischemic attack (TIA) that is frequently observed in patients with vertebrobasilar artery stenosis or occlusion. Conversely, loss of consciousness due to anterior circulation involvement (e.g., middle cerebral artery [MCA]) is a rare occurrence in TIA.
Patient concerns:
This report describes a rare case in a 59-year-old woman who experienced recurrent episodes of altered consciousness because… Show more
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