Magnetic resonance imaging changes in a patient with migraine attack and transient global amnesia after cardiac catheterization

Andres Fernandez; Fred Rincon; Sean P Mazer; Mitchell S V Elkind

doi:10.1017/s1092852900010543

Magnetic resonance imaging changes in a patient with migraine attack and transient global amnesia after cardiac catheterization

CNS Spectr. 2005 Dec;10(12):980-3. doi: 10.1017/s1092852900010543.

Authors

Andres Fernandez¹, Fred Rincon, Sean P Mazer, Mitchell S V Elkind

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neurology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA.

PMID: 16344834
DOI: 10.1017/s1092852900010543

Abstract

The presence of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) abnormalities in patients with transient global amnesia has been an interesting phenomenologic finding. Several theories surround the occurrence of this syndrome, but little is known about its true physiopathology. We present a case of transient global amnesia after cardiac catheterization associated with migraine headache and MRI changes compatible with an ischemic insult. A discussion on potential explanations for this finding is made, as well as a review of the pertinent literature.

Publication types

Case Reports
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Amnesia, Transient Global / etiology*
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
Aortic Stenosis, Subvalvular / surgery
Aortic Stenosis, Subvalvular / therapy*
Aspirin / therapeutic use
Brain / pathology*
Cardiac Catheterization / adverse effects*
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Male
Middle Aged
Migraine Disorders / drug therapy
Migraine Disorders / etiology*

Substances

Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Aspirin