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ICTUS AMNESIQUE [2 records]

Record 1 2019-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
  • Cognitive Psychology
Universal entry(ies)
G45.4
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A sudden, temporary episode of severe memory loss and confusion, occurring without other signs or symptoms of neurological impairment.

OBS

G45.4: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
  • Psychologie cognitive
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
G45.4
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Perte transitoire et subite de la mémoire antérograde en l’absence d’élément déclencheur et de symptôme neurologique autre.

OBS

G45.4 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema nervioso
  • Psicología cognitiva
Entrada(s) universal(es)
G45.4
classification system code, see observation
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Record 2 2001-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

A paroxysmal attack.

CONT

Following an acute diffuse brain injury such as follows cardiac arrest, a few patients become immediately vegetative following the ictus and remain so as the days pass into weeks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

Attaque subite et brutale.

CONT

Entre 50 et 60 ans, sans cause déclanchante précise, l'ictus amnésique(IA) s’installe brutalement, dure quelques heures et ne laisse comme toute séquelle qu'une amnésie lacunaire [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
DEF

Ataque, golpe o acceso súbito.

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