1. Hospitalized TIA patients have nearly double the dementia risk.
2. Median time to dementia diagnosis post-TIA is over 7 years.
3. All-cause mortality increases by 55% after TIA.
4. Significant stroke and cardiovascular disease rates are linked to TIA.
5. No standard recommendations for cognitive screening exist post-TIA.
6. The study emphasizes the importance of follow-up counseling.
7. Cohort data was collected over nearly 30 years.
8. Limitations aside, results highlight long-term risks of TIA

Source: Neurology