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Can loss of one important long term memory with full recovery of the same upon pointing out the loss in a healthy elderly lady be due to ministroke?
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Not likely: Memory impairment after ministrokes usually does not get better.
Answered 2/11/2013
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Unlikely: Mini stroke can affect memory but requires many not one. A form of dementia called multi infarction dementia. Remember the brain is the fabric of our persona. If enough events occur can alter us permanently. If you are worried suggest seeing physician diagnostic studies can be performed. Key is prevention
Answered 2/23/2015
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