The Underlying Problems Resulting in Controversies in the Clinical Management of Transient Ischemic Attacks: An Overview

Abstract

Of all the controversial topics in the management of cerebrovascular dis eases the subject of transient ischemic attacks is perhaps the most controver sial. A preponderance of literature related to the subject, reflecting a remarka ble degree of interest in the topic, is a result of this controversy. Each conclu sion serves to stimulate more interest, more evaluation, and more controversy. We will attempt to give an overview of the controversies in the management of transient ischemic attacks.