Table 4

Transient ischaemic attacks in AFD carriers

Case No Age (years) Signs and symptoms
154Arm weakness, migraine headaches
268Arm weakness
323Diplopia lasting minutes, ∼6/year
455Arm and face weakness lasting minutes
566Face weakness, loss of speech
633Diplopia, arm weakness × 2 lasting minutes
759Diplopia frequent, blindness for 45 minutes, ∼4/year, migraine headaches
859Diplopia, arm weakness
932Unilateral facial palsy × 2, dysarthria lasting ∼30 minutes, ipsilateral numbness UL
1073Diplopia
1169Arm weakness lasting minutes
1270Diplopia at 50 y × 2, blurred vision, dizziness, blindness lasting ∼1 minute
1352Arm weakness, blindness lasting ∼1 minute
1450Diplopia
1538Blurred vision, migraine headaches
1645Diplopia, migraine headaches
1739Unilateral weakness UL+LL lasting hours
Excluded
1855Weak and stiff joints
1945Weak, hot, and swollen leg and shoulders
2056Fibromyalgia, heavy legs often unable to bear weight
Unknown
2130No description given
2242No description given
2344No description given
  • Signs and symptoms of TIAs reported by AFD carriers. UL, upper limbs; LL, lower limbs.