Transient global amnesia following transoesophageal echocardiography.
cardiovascular medicine
memory disorders (psychiatry)
neurology
psychiatry
Journal
BMJ case reports
ISSN: 1757-790X
Titre abrégé: BMJ Case Rep
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101526291
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
28 Apr 2020
28 Apr 2020
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2020
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2020
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2021
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Résumé
Transient global amnesia (TGA) is characterised by the sudden onset of isolated anterograde amnesia, which resolves within 24 hours. Here, we discuss the case of a 63-year-old woman who underwent a transoesophageal echocardiogram (TOE) as part of her workup for pulmonary hypertension. She was well on the morning of the procedure, and following consent, underwent transoesophageal echocardiography without sedation. The procedure was uncomplicated with normal observations throughout, confirming a suspected secundum atrial septal defect. Immediately following oesophageal extubation, it was noted that the patient was disoriented. The physical neurological examination was unremarkable. Urgent MRI of the brain showed normal anatomy; a diagnosis of TGA was made. Within 10 hours of onset, the patient was back to her baseline. Isolated anterograde amnesia following transoesophageal echocardiography should raise the clinical suspicion of TGA. Prompt clinical examination and support from other specialties are paramount in making the right diagnosis.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32350056
pii: 13/4/e234751
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2020-234751
pmc: PMC7213709
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Case Reports
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2020. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
Competing interests: None declared.
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