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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Chronic fatigue may persist for a year for some after a transient ischemic attack.

    June 16, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 16, 2025 Source:Chronic fatigue can persist for 1 year after a ministroke Reference:Long-Term Fatigue Following Transient Ischemic Attack

  • CT scans help predict risk of major stroke after mini-strokes (TIA)

    January 12, 2015

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 12, 2015 Source: Brain scans can predict patient risk after mini-stroke: study Reference: Computed Tomography Identifies Patients at High Risk for Stroke After Transient Ischemic Attack/Nondisabling Stroke

  • Significant study shows TIAs (transient strokes) may need to be treated more aggressively

    September 14, 2012

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 14, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: “Mini” strokes carry high risk of disability, Canadian study finds Reference: What Causes Disability After Transient Ischemic Attack and Minor Stroke?

  • Study shows that "Mini-strokes" do have aftereffects on brain function even after perceived recovery

    January 31, 2011

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 31, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: Damage found in brain 2 weeks after mini-stroke

  • New triage system at Ottawa Hospital reduces stroke rate

    November 1, 2010

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 1, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Stroke rate slashed at prevention clinic Reference: Stratified, Urgent Care for Transient Ischemic Attack Results in Low Stroke Rates

  • Study shows up to 30 per cent of stroke victims fail to seeks early intervention

    May 7, 2010

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for May 6, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Many don’t seek prompt help after ‘mini-stroke’

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