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. 2015 Mar 15;15:36. doi: 10.1186/s12883-015-0295-3

Table 2.

Structured assessment of transient focal and nonfocal neurological symptoms

Focal Nonfocal
Hemiparesis Decreased consciousness or unconsciousness
Hemihypesthesia Confusion
Dysphasia Amnesia
Dysarthria Unsteadiness
Hemianopia Nonrotatory dizziness
Transient monocular blindness Positive visual phenomena
Hemiataxia Paresthesias
Diplopia Bilateral weakness of arms or legs
Vertigo Unwell feelings

All symptoms should have a sudden onset, rapid clearance and last <24 hours.