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Eleven patients with transient global amnesia are described. There were 13 episodes. Five of these began during swimming, one during a bath. One occurred following voluntary hyperventilation. Pathophysiology is discussed.
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Martin, E.A. Transient global amnesia. I. J. Med. Sc. 3, 331–335 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02951603
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