Risk of Ischemic Stroke After Transient Ischemic Attack in Patients Receiving Comprehensive Versus Noncomprehensive Diagnostic Workup: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although a timely comprehensive diagnostic workup is recommended for patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA), few studies have examined its impact on post-TIA ischemic stroke risk. In this study, we hypothesized that patients receiving more comprehensive diagnostic workup have better outcomes, regardless of their care setting.

Methods

Studies on the workup process of patients with TIA and the 90-day post-TIA ischemic stroke incidence were searched. Eligible studies were scored 1 to 4 based on the number of diagnostic workups (head computed tomography scan, brain magnetic resonance imaging, and cerebrovascular imaging) and the involvement of a neurology provider in the diagnosis process.

Results

Thirty-eight studies were included for meta-analysis. The

SUBMITTER: Hejazian SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12684803 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature