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[Bilateral thalamic infarcts with abnormal movements and permanent amnesia].
Revue Neurologique
|January 1, 1986
Summary
A patient with mitral valve disease experienced bilateral thalamic infarcts, leading to vigilance disorders and unique involuntary movements. The case highlights similarities to L-dopa induced movements.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Mitral valve disease can lead to embolic events.
- Thalamic infarcts are rare but can cause complex neurological deficits.
- Understanding thalamic stroke sequelae is crucial for diagnosis and management.