An EEG performed two days after a transient ischemic attack is likely to show what type of activity?

After a transient ischemic attack (TIA), an EEG is likely to show normal activity. A TIA is characterized by temporary reductions in blood flow to the brain, leading to symptoms that resolve within a short period. Since TIAs do not typically cause permanent damage or significant changes in cerebral function, the EEG performed shortly thereafter generally reflects the brain's ongoing normal electrical activity.

In the context of EEG findings, it is important to note that transient ischemic attacks do not commonly result in the enduring alterations associated with more prolonged ischemic events or strokes. While abnormalities such as focal slowing can be indicative of specific types of brain injury or neurological dysfunction, they are less expected shortly after a TIA when the brain's electrical activity is still functioning within normal parameters.

Normal EEG findings in this situation can reinforce the understanding that despite the recent transient event, the brain's overall electrical stability remains intact for the immediate period following a TIA.