The importance of identifying intracranial haemorrhage as a cause of transient focal neurological symptoms

Scott Med J. 2000 Aug;45(4):117-8. doi: 10.1177/003693300004500407.

Abstract

Until recently, there have been no reports of intracerebral haemorrhage presenting with transient neurological symptoms. We present two cases of intracerebral haemorrhage presenting as transient ischaemic attacks and discuss the radiological changes on early and late CT scans. It would seem justified to scan most patients presenting with TIA early to institute appropriate secondary prevention measures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aspirin / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Hemorrhages / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intracranial Hemorrhages / drug therapy
  • Intracranial Hemorrhages / physiopathology
  • Ischemic Attack, Transient / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ischemic Attack, Transient / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Aspirin