Brit J Hosp Med
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Brit J Hosp Med
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Transient ischaemic attack is an emergency medical condition that causes brief negative focal neurological symptoms such as unilateral weakness. The symptoms herald a high risk of stroke and hence require urgent assessment. ⋯ The result is a high rate of referrals to transient ischaemic attack clinics for these stroke mimics. This article highlights the diagnostic challenges in transient ischaemic attack with relevance to unilateral weakness.