title: Amnestic syndrome associated with propranolol toxicity: a case report.
abstract: An elderly woman developed an Alzheimer-like subacute dementia as a result of propranolol toxicity. Analysis of the manifestations showed that severe impairment of memory accounted for virtually all of the abnormalities. There is evidence that cerebral reactions to drug toxicity can exhibit patterns that suggest highly selective involvement of functional subdivisions of the brain.
authors.affiliation: Neurology Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Fisher
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000647:Amnesia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D001921:Brain / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011433:Propranolol / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D011433:Propranolol