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Psychopathological factors, memory disorders and transient global amnesia
Audrey Noël1, Peggy Quinette, Bérengère Guillery-Girard
1Inserm, EPHE, Université de Caen Basse-Normandie, Caen, France.
Summary
Transient global amnesia (TGA) is linked to psychopathological disorders, with heightened anxiety and depression observed during acute phases. These emotional state changes significantly impact episodic memory deficits in TGA patients.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Cognitive Psychology
Background:
- Previous research suggests a link between psychopathological disorders and transient global amnesia (TGA).
- Understanding this association is crucial for comprehensive TGA patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between TGA and psychopathological disorders.
- To evaluate how these disorders influence memory impairments in TGA.
Main Methods:
- Assessed anxiety and depression levels before and during TGA episodes.
- Evaluated episodic and working memory performance.
- Included 17 acute-phase TGA patients, 18 peri-acute phase patients, and 26 controls.
Main Results:
- TGA patients in the acute phase exhibited higher anxiety and depression than controls.
- Altered emotional states correlated with deficits in anterograde memory.
Conclusions:
- Transient global amnesia involves abrupt emotional state changes.
- These emotional shifts significantly impact and interact with episodic memory impairment.
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