Transient ischemic attack epidemiology and demographics

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Demographics

• The incidence of TIAs is more common in males and increases with age.
• There is increased incidence of TIAs in individuals with risk factors such as hypertention, diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease and hematological disorders.