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The etiology and pathogenesis of transient global amnesia (TGA) is still unclear. Several mechanisms have been proposed, including arterial thromboembolic ischemic attacks, epilepsy, and migraine. However, TGA following severe headache...
BACKGROUND: To investigate the influence of the initial readings of blood pressure (BP) components on functional outcome in acute ischemic stroke patients stratified by age.
METHODS: We reviewed the medical records...
Park SM, Choi GJ, Cheong HI, Yang SW, Kwak DM, Lee KS, Yoon JH, Jeon YD
KMID: 2338988
J Korean Geriatr Soc.
2009 Sep;13(3):156-159.
Splenic infarcts are comparatively less common lesions. Caused by the occlusion of the major splenic artery or any of its branches, they are almost always due to emboli that arise...
BACKGROUND: Hyponatremia in the elderly, one of the most common disorders seen in the emergency room (ER), has been shown to have a poor prognosis if treated improperly. However, it...
BACKGROUND: Mitochondrial dysfunction plays an important role in Abeta-induced neuronal toxicity in Alzheimer's disease (AD). We measured the membrane potentials of mitochondria (delta psim) and assessed the genetic expressions of...