J Korean Geriatr Soc.  2008 Jun;12(2):102-106.

A Case of Recurrent Transient Global Amnesia

• Lee J
• Yoo BG
• Kim MJ
• Kim JK
• Kim KS

Abstract

Transient global amnesia(TGA) is a transient neurological syndrome, which occurs mostly once in life. Although the pathophysiology of TGA is not yet clear, there are well-known precipitating events such as emotional stress, physical exertion, sexual intercourse, painful experiences, and immersion in cold water. We report a 67-year-old man who developed recurrent amnestic episodes fulfilling the criteria for TGA. He had vascular risk factors and precipitating events. We suggest that the number of trigger events and vascular risk factors is associated with TGA recurrence.

Keyword

Transient global Amnesia; Recurrence; Memory

MeSH Terms

Aged
Amnesia, Transient Global
Coitus
Cold Temperature
Humans
Immersion
Memory
Physical Exertion
Recurrence
Risk Factors
Stress, Psychological
Water
Water