Magnetic resonance imaging changes in a patient with migraine attack and transient global amnesia after cardiac catheterization

The presence of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) abnormalities in patients with transient global amnesia has been an interesting phenomenologic finding. Several theories surround the occurrence of this syndrome, but little is known about its true physiopathology. We present a case of transient globa...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inCNS spectrums Vol. 10; no. 12; p. 980
Main Authors Fernandez, Andres, Rincon, Fred, Mazer, Sean P, Elkind, Mitchell S V
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2005
Subjects
Amnesia, Transient Global - etiology
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - therapeutic use
Aortic Stenosis, Subvalvular - surgery
Aortic Stenosis, Subvalvular - therapy
Aspirin - therapeutic use
Brain - pathology
Cardiac Catheterization - adverse effects
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Migraine Disorders - drug therapy
Migraine Disorders - etiology
Online AccessGet more information

Cover

More Information
Summary:The presence of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) abnormalities in patients with transient global amnesia has been an interesting phenomenologic finding. Several theories surround the occurrence of this syndrome, but little is known about its true physiopathology. We present a case of transient global amnesia after cardiac catheterization associated with migraine headache and MRI changes compatible with an ischemic insult. A discussion on potential explanations for this finding is made, as well as a review of the pertinent literature.
ISSN:1092-8529
DOI:10.1017/S1092852900010543