Publication Date
2015
Journal Title
Cardiovasc J Afr
Abstract
Transient global amnesia (TGA) is a well-described neurological phenomenon. Clinically, it manifests with the sudden onset of a paroxysmal, transient loss of anterograde memory and disorientation but with intact consciousness. Typically, symptoms last for only a few hours. We present an unusual case of aortic dissection presenting with pure TGA in a patient, who had a positive outcome. This is the second case report of a patient with aortic dissection presenting with pure TGA syndrome, but it is the first case in which the patient survived.
Volume Number
26
Issue Number
6
Pages
e8-9
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2015/12/15
Status
Northwell Resident
Facility
Northwell Health
Primary Department
Neurology
PMID
DOI
10.5830/cvja-2015-061