Case of transient global amnesia-like syndrome after recreational cold-water swimming

Ruby Ffrench, Matthew Smith*, Emily J Henderson

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Abstract

We document a case of a transient global amnesia (TGA)-like syndrome following open water swimming. This case was atypical for TGA, in that symptoms were prolonged and ischaemic infarct was considered within the differential. MRI did not demonstrate any changes associated with acute ischaemia although did show a mild degree of small vessel change. With amnesia taking greater than 24 hours to resolve, we have labelled this case to be a TGA-like syndrome, provoked by the commonly reported TGA precipitant of cold water immersion. The possibility of a tiny, strategic infarct causing these symptoms was considered and antiplatelet therapy commenced.
Original languageEnglish
Article numbere253125
Number of pages4
JournalBMJ Case Reports
Volume16
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Jun 2023

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