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Transient Global Amnesia Definition
Common names:
  • Amnesia Transient
  • Global Amnesia
  • Memory Loss Short Term
  • Memory Loss Transient
  • Short Term Memory Loss
  • Transient Global Amnesia
  • Transient Loss of Memory
  • Transient Memory Loss
A person with transient global amnesia has a temporary loss of recent memory. The past memory is intact, but the person is unable to recall recent events, and is unable to remember new information. The condition usually lasts less than 24 hours.

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Last Updated: Sep 8, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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