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To the Editor: Transient focal neurologic conditions at high altitude without cerebral edema are uncommon but alarming. We describe two cases of isolated, transient global amnesia at very high altitude.

The first patient, a healthy 21-year-old man with no history of migraine, flew to Mexico City (elevation, 2241 m). He ascended by vehicle to 3950 m over a period of four days to begin an ascent of Popocatépetl (elevation, 5452 m). After a day of rest, he climbed to an altitude of 4400 m without problems. The next morning, the climber appeared startled and confused. Though alert, he was unable . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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