The ____, known to the lay public as a "mini-stroke," is a temporary cessation of blood flow in the brain that leads to a temporary focal neurological deficit.

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A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary cessation of blood flow in the brain that leads to a temporary focal neurological deficit, often referred to by the general public as a "mini-stroke." An embolic stroke occurs when a blood clot or other particle forms in another part of the body and travels to the brain, obstructing a blood vessel. An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked, and a hemorrhagic stroke results from bleeding in the brain.

The ____, Known to the Lay Public as a "Mini-Stroke