Transient ischaemic amnesia

Evidence-based neurology checklist on transient ischaemic amnesia: Pathogenesis This is caused by aortic dissection The dissection may be painless Clinical features Investigations

Pathogenesis

  • This is caused by aortic dissection
  • The dissection may be painless

Clinical features

Investigations

References

  1. Gaul C, Dietrich W, Tomandl B, Neundorfer B, Erbguth FJ. Aortic dissection presenting with transient global amnesia-like symptoms. Neurology 2004; 63:2442-2443.
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  3. Irioka T, Yamanami A, Yagi Y, Mizusawa H. Aortic dissection as a possible cause of pure transient global amnesia: a case report and literature review. Neurol Sci 2009; 30:255-258.
  4. Mondon K, Blechet C, Gochard A, et al. Transient global amnesia caused by painless aortic dissection. Emerg Med 2007; 24:63-64.
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