Transient global amnesia (TGA) has been a well-described phenomenon for more than 40 years. Clinically, it manifests with a paroxysmal, transient loss of memory function. Immediate recall ability is preserved, as is remote memory; however, patients experience striking loss of memory for recent events and an impaired ability to retain new information. In some cases, the ...

Neuroland Neurology information for physicians & health professionals Click on the brain to index page Search NeuroLand Neuro disease Notes Practice Hints Relax page Search for medical info Neuro Med Transient Global Amnesia Diagnostic criteria proposed by Caplan, Hodges and Warlow. An attack must be witnessed by an observer who can provide additional information. Anterograde amnesia must be ...