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Confused after spirometry: a unifying diagnosis.
John Charles Williamson1, Andrew J Larner1
1Department of Neurology, The Walton Centre Foundation NHS Trust, Liverpool, UK.
Transient global amnesia, a temporary memory loss condition, was diagnosed in a 67-year-old woman. Her symptoms began after performing bedside spirometry during a general practitioner visit.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Geriatrics
Background:
- Transient global amnesia (TGA) is characterized by sudden, temporary memory loss.
- The condition can be triggered by various factors, including medical procedures.
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