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MeSH Heading: Amnesia, Transient Global
Tree Number(s): C10.228.140.060; C10.597.606.525.100.800; C23.888.592.604.529.100.800; F01.700.625.100.800; F03.615.200.800
Unique ID: D020236
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D020236
Annotation: AMNESIA, GLOBAL see AMNESIA is also available
Scope Note: A syndrome characterized by a transient loss of the ability to form new memories. It primarily occurs in middle aged or elderly individuals, and episodes may last from minutes to hours. During the period of amnesia, immediate and recent memory abilities are impaired, but the level of consciousness and ability to perform other intellectual tasks are preserved. The condition is related to bilateral dysfunction of the medial portions of each TEMPORAL LOBE. Complete recovery normally occurs, and recurrences are unusual. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp429-30)
Entry Term(s): TGA (Transient Global Amnesia); Transient Global Amnesia
Previous Indexing: Amnesia (1966-1999); Memory (1966-1999)
Public MeSH Note: 2000
History Note: 2000
Date Established: 2000/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/11/03
Revision Date: 2015/06/30

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Concept UI: M0328097
Scope Note: A syndrome characterized by a transient loss of the ability to form new memories. It primarily occurs in middle aged or elderly individuals, and episodes may last from minutes to hours. During the period of amnesia, immediate and recent memory abilities are impaired, but the level of consciousness and ability to perform other intellectual tasks are preserved. The condition is related to bilateral dysfunction of the medial portions of each TEMPORAL LOBE. Complete recovery normally occurs, and recurrences are unusual. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp429-30)
Terms: Amnesia, Transient Global Preferred Term
Term UI T358097
Date10/12/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); Transient Global Amnesia
Term UI T363932
Date10/12/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID; TGA (Transient Global Amnesia)
Term UI T363933
Date10/12/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000)

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