A 68-year-old woman with a background of well-controlled hypertension and no cognitive impairment presents with an episode of transient global amnesia...

Question

A 68-year-old woman with a background of well-controlled hypertension and no cognitive impairment presents with an episode of transient global amnesia lasting 4 hours, during which she repeatedly asked the same questions and could not form new memories. She has now recovered completely. MRI brain shows no acute changes. What is the MOST appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Reassure her that transient global amnesia is a benign condition, typically does not recur, and does not indicate dementia - arrange follow-up cognitive assessment if concerned

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Start Donepezil as she likely has early Alzheimer's disease

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Commence anticoagulation for presumed TIA

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Arrange urgent carotid endarterectomy

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Admit for continuous EEG monitoring

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