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Prognosis of TGA

  • A. J. Larner
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Abstract

This chapter considers the prognosis of TGA. Generally this is benign, although some mild deficits of memory function may persist as well as a gap for the period of TGA. There is a finite recurrence rate, around 3–6% per year, and it may possibly be the case that recurrent TGA is not as benign as single-episode TGA.

Keywords

Cognition Recurrent TGA Epilepsy 
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  • A. J. Larner
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  1. 1.Cognitive Function ClinicWalton Centre for Neurology and NeurosurgeryLiverpoolUK

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