Recurrent Transient Global Amnesia in a Hot and Humid Machinery Room
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
; : 33-35, 2015.
Article
en Ko
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ABSTRACT
Transient global amnesia (TGA) is characterized by abrupt onset temporary dysfunction of anterograde and retrograde amnesia without other neurologic deficits. We encountered a 53-year-old man who developed recurrent TGA while working in a hot and humid machinery room (33degrees C and 64% relative humidity). Heat exposure and physical exertion may facilitate the leakage of cytokines into the systemic circulation so as to cause a cerebral endothelial insult. Functional insufficiency of the hippocampus and its connections caused by physical and environmental factors may be related to recurrent attacks.
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Asunto principal:
Citocinas
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Amnesia Global Transitoria
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Esfuerzo Físico
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Calor
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Amnesia Retrógrada
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Hipocampo
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Manifestaciones Neurológicas
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Año:
2015
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Article