Rapid Access TIA Clinic

What is the Rapid Access TIA Clinic?

A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) occurs when the brain does not receive enough blood momentarily. While symptoms appear like a stroke, they resolve within minutes to hours. However, it is a warning sign that a true stroke may happen in the future if nothing is done to prevent it.

UR Medicine’s Rapid Access TIA clinic and Neurovascular Laboratory swiftly address these events. We provide patients with a positive outpatient experience without needing an emergency department visit or overnight stay. Patients referred to the TIA clinic will undergo a thorough evaluation and work-up by our fellowship-trained stroke neurologists. Patients will also receive education on stroke risk factors and stroke prevention.

UR Medicine's Approach

The UR Medicine Rapid Access TIA Clinic offers:

Neurological consult
Neurosurgical consult (if needed)
Onsite MRI and MRA imaging
Onsite carotid and neurovascular ultrasound
Immediate test results & treatment options
TIA and stroke prevention education
Follow-up care

Findings from the evaluation will also be communicated to the referring physician.

What Sets Us Apart?

Our nationally recognized, highly trained stroke and neurocritical care team provides comprehensive care for all types of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases. State-of-the-art neuroimaging capabilities and immediate access to all subspecialists offer patients the most sophisticated medical and surgical treatments necessary for the best outcomes.