Management
When someone presents with an ischemic event, treatment of the underlying cause is critical for prevention of further episodes.
Anticoagulation with warfarin or heparin may be used if the patient has atrial fibrillation.
Operative procedures such as carotid endarterectomy and carotid stenting may be performed if the patient has a significant amount of plaque in the carotid arteries associated with the local ischemic events.
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