An adult son brings his elderly father to the emergency department.He reports that his father began slurring his speech.Within an hour of arriving to the emergency department, the patient's symptoms resolve and his speech is now clear.What is the most likely cause of his symptoms?

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TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) is a temporary episode of decreased blood flow to the brain, typically lasting a few minutes to a few hours. It can cause symptoms similar to those of a stroke, including slurred speech, but the symptoms resolve within 24 hours. TIA is often a warning sign of an impending stroke and requires immediate medical attention. AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation) is a congenital abnormality of blood vessels in the brain that can cause stroke-like symptoms, but it is less likely to resolve on its own. CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident) is another term for a stroke, which is a more severe and longer-lasting form of decreased blood flow to the brain. TPA (Tissue Plasminogen Activator) is a medication used to dissolve blood clots in the brain during an acute stroke. CP (Cerebral Palsy) is a neurological disorder that is usually present from birth and does not cause sudden onset slurred speech in an elderly patient.

An Adult Son Brings His Elderly Father to the Emergency