A short-term, small stroke with symptoms lasting less than 24 hours is abbreviated as a(n)
A)AVM
B)CVA
C)TS
D)TIA
E)LOC

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TIA stands for transient ischemic attack, which is a short-term, small stroke with symptoms lasting less than 24 hours. AVM (arteriovenous malformation) refers to an abnormal tangle of blood vessels in the brain, CVA (cerebrovascular accident) is another term for stroke, TS (Tourette syndrome) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations, and LOC (loss of consciousness) refers to a state of being unaware and unresponsive.

A Short-Term, Small Stroke with Symptoms Lasting Less Than 24