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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

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## Historical Perspective

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## Classification

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## Pathophysiology

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## Causes

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## Differentiating Amnesia from other Diseases

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## Epidemiology and Demographics

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## Risk Factors

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## Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

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## Diagnosis

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

## Treatment

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

## Case Studies

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Case #1

## Related Chapters

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

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