Course
Hippocampal/mesial temporal strokes — sudden memory loss, PCA branches, and MRI detection (Advanced)
Advanced course: small strokes affecting the hippocampus can cause abrupt memory problems. Learn what it looks like, differential diagnosis, and why MRI DWI is often needed for detection
FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced40 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — not medical advice.
What you'll learn
- Recognize hippocampal stroke patterns (sudden anterograde memory impairment)
- Understand PCA branch supply to mesial temporal structures
- Understand how MRI DWI detects small mesial temporal infarcts
- Know what questions to ask to distinguish stroke from mimics (seizure, delirium) while still treating urgently
Practice check
Check your understanding
A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.
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