A Case of Recurrent Transient Global Amnesia.
- Author:
Jihyun LEE
1
;
Bong Goo YOO
;
Min Jung KIM
;
Jong Kuk KIM
;
Kwang Su KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. ybgne@ns.kosinmed.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Transient global Amnesia;
Recurrence;
Memory
- MeSH:
Aged;
Amnesia, Transient Global;
Coitus;
Cold Temperature;
Humans;
Immersion;
Memory;
Physical Exertion;
Recurrence;
Risk Factors;
Stress, Psychological;
Water
- From:Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
2008;12(2):102-106
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Transient global amnesia(TGA) is a transient neurological syndrome, which occurs mostly once in life. Although the pathophysiology of TGA is not yet clear, there are well-known precipitating events such as emotional stress, physical exertion, sexual intercourse, painful experiences, and immersion in cold water. We report a 67-year-old man who developed recurrent amnestic episodes fulfilling the criteria for TGA. He had vascular risk factors and precipitating events. We suggest that the number of trigger events and vascular risk factors is associated with TGA recurrence.
