Definitions

Following are definitions for transient ischaemic attack (TIA), cerebro-vascular accident (CVA) or stroke and reversible ischaemic neurological deficit (RIND).

TIA

An acute derangement of neurological function of presumed vascular cause that lasts less than 24 hours.

CVA

An acute derangement of neurological function of presumed vascular cause that lasts more than 3-5 days.

RIND

An acute derangement of neurological function of presumed vascular cause that lasts more than 24 hours and less than 3-5 days.