A: The Missouri River runs through the states of Missouri, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Montana and Kansas. It's typically considered the second longest river in the United States, although some geologists believe it is the longest river, whereas the Mississippi has the largest drainage area.
At Mayo Clinic, we take the time to listen, to find answers and to provide you the best care. Because a transient ischemic attack is short-lived, your doctor may diagnose a TIA based just on the medical history of the event rather than on anything found during a general physical and neurological examination.o help determine the cause of your TIA and to assess your risk of stroke, your doctor may rely on the following: Physical examination and tests. Your doctor may check for risk factors of stroke, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, diabetes and high levels of the amino acid homocysteine.
Migraines and TIA. TIA is the short name for transient ischemic attack, which is sometimes called a mini-stroke or a warning stroke. A TIA happens because a blood clot momentarily clogs an artery. This temporarily prevents vital blood from getting to a portion of the brain. The lack of fresh blood cause symptoms to come on and then go away quickly when blood flow is restored. When the TIA is over there is no lasting, long-term brain damage that is seen with a stroke.