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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]

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Risk Factors

The risk factors of transient ischemic attack may include modifiable and non modifiable risk factors:

Modifiable risk factors Non modifiable risk factors
Hypertension Age >55 years
Diabetes mellitus Family history of TIA or ischemic stroke
Atrial fibrillation African American and hispanic race
Coronary heart disease
Cigarette smoking
Alcohal consumption Previous history of stroke or TIA
Hyperhomocysteinemia
Obesity
Hyperlipidemia
Hypothyroidism
Oral contraceptive use
Sedentary life style
Hypercoagulable disorders

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