Asked by: Antonietta Sembritzki
Asked in category: medical health, heart and cardiovascular diseases
Last Updated: 1st Jul 2024

Is there a name that best describes the cerebral vascular incident in which all symptoms disappear within 24 hours?

Two types of strokes can be distinguished: hemorhagic (bleeding into brain tissue) and ischemic (insufficient blood supply to brain). Transient ischemic attack, (TIA),: This is similar in appearance to a stroke but the symptoms are complete disappear within 24 hours . TIA can sometimes be called a mini stroke.



The same question applies to the type of cerebrovascular event.

A stroke is also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). A stroke occurs when blood flow is disrupted to a specific part of the brain by either a blockage of rupture of blood vessels.

What are the various types of cerebrovascular sudden illnesses? Common cerebrovascular diseases are stroke, aneurysm and transient ischemic attacks (TIA).

Many people also wonder what symptoms are caused by a lack of blood flow to the brain.

Signs of low blood flow to the brain

  • Slurred speech
  • Sudden weakness in the limbs
  • Trouble swallowing
  • Feeling out of balance or unbalanced.
  • Vision loss, partial or total, or double vision.
  • A spinning sensation or dizziness.
  • A feeling of tingling or numbness.
  • confusion.

What is temporary cerebral dysfunction?

A TIA can be described as a temporary cerebrovascular event which does not cause permanent damage. Most likely, an artery to brain is temporarily blocked. This causes stroke-like symptoms. However, the blockage dislodges quickly before permanent damage can occur.