Amnesia

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]

Synonyms and keywords: Amnestic; amnestic disorder; amnestic syndrome; blackout; memory loss; forgetfulness; impaired memory

Overview[edit | edit source]

Historical Perspective[edit | edit source]

Classification[edit | edit source]

Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]

Causes[edit | edit source]

Differentiating Amnesia from other Diseases[edit | edit source]

Epidemiology and Demographics[edit | edit source]

Risk Factors[edit | edit source]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnostic Criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies[edit | edit source]

Case #1

Related Chapters[edit | edit source]

• Emotion and Memory
• False Memory
• HM (patient)
• Cognitive Neuropsychology
• Korsakoff's Syndrome
• Repressed Memory

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