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Pathophysiology that may be implicated in transient global amnesia (TGA)
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- Mesial temporal lobes
- Hippocampus - Precipitants of TGA frequently include physical exertion, overwhelming emotional stress, pain, cold-water exposure, sexual intercourse, and Valsalva maneuver. These triggers may have a common physiologic feature: increased venous return to the superior vena cava. |