Temporary episodes of impaired neurologic functioning caused by inadequate blood flow to a portion of the brain are termed
A) CVAs.
B) transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).
C) ministrokes.
D) both b and c.

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Transient cerebral ischemia can occur in various sites and, therefore, various diagnostic codes are used. After the physician has diagnosed the site of the ischemia, refer to the current edition of the ICD-9-CM coding manual to confirm the appropriate code for transient cerebral ischemia. TIAs are often referred to as "little strokes" or "ministrokes" because they resemble a stroke caused by an embolism.

Temporary Episodes of Impaired Neurologic Functioning Caused by Inadequate Blood