# Transient ischemic attack in the twenty first century: is it still a useful construct?

## TL;DR

This paper examines whether the term transient ischemic attack (TIA) remains relevant in modern medicine.

## Contribution

The paper provides a historical and contemporary analysis of the TIA concept to assess its continued clinical utility.

## Key findings

- The term TIA has historical roots and has been both supported and criticized over time.
- Modern technology may challenge the relevance of the TIA classification.
- The paper suggests a need to reevaluate the usefulness of the TIA construct in current medical practice.

## Abstract

Some argue that the term transient ischemic attack (TIA) has become obsolete in the current age of advanced modern technology. Let us look back and analyze the term, its support and detraction, and its potential continued usefulness. The best way to begin is a review of the history of the term.