JOURNAL ARTICLE

B - 4 The Neuropsychological Impact of Myocardial Infarction Induced Cerebral Hypoxia and Acute Encephalitis Following Electrocution: a Case Study.

  • Published In: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2024, v. 39, n. 7. P. 1093 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Fisher, Thomas L; Romano, Lucie; Keniston, Alyssa; Lewandowski, Alan; Cole, Jolynn 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on a case study examining the neuropsychological impact of cerebral hypoxia and acute encephalitis following myocardial infarction (MI) induced by electrocution-related atrial fibrillation (AFib). The study involves a 30-year-old right-handed transgender female who experienced cognitive and behavioral changes, including disorientation and amnesia, after an MI complicated by a 10–15 minute period of non-responsiveness and anoxic encephalopathy. Neuropsychological assessment revealed impairments in cognitive efficiency, language, sequencing, problem-solving, attention, and semantic fluency, alongside psychological symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and personality fluctuations. The findings highlight the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral consequences of anoxic brain injury following MI and electrocution, providing detailed evidence beyond initial clinical diagnoses.

Additional Information

  • Source:Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 2024/10, Vol. 39, Issue 7, p1093
  • Document Type:Case Study
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0887-6177
  • DOI:10.1093/arclin/acae067.165
  • Accession Number:184163456
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