Transient ischemic attack physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aysha Anwar, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Goals of phyical examination

The goals of physical examination may include:

  • To determine the underlying neurological deficit
  • To assess the cardiovascular risk factors
  • To establish thrombotic or embolic source of TIA

Physical examination

The sequence of physical examination in the patient suffering from transient ischemic attack is as follows:

Vital signs

Blood pressure
Pulse
Temperature
Respiratory rate

Rapid neurological assessment

Systemic review

To look for underlying risk factors responsible for TIA, a complete systemic examination is essential
Heart

  • Surgical scar for previous cardiac surgery
  • Abnormal heart rate and rhythm may point towards atrial fibrillation, valvular disease.
  • Murmurs, rub or gallop may indicate underlying cardiac or valvular abnormalities

Neck

  • Surgical scars for carotid endartectomy
  • Aucultation of neck may reveal carotid bruit-carotid stenosis

Lung

  • Signs of cardiac failure such as bilateral fine crepitations-Pulmonary edema

Skin

  • Abnormal bruising or blueness of nails or skin may suggest underlying coagulopathy

Fundoscopy

  • Retinal pigmentaion, plaques or signs indicative of uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes mellitus

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