The Piano Man: A Case Report of Anterior Thalamic Infarct with Dementia and Preserved Music Ability
Ashleigh F Parker,
Theone S E Paterson,
Tamara Goranson
et al.
Abstract:Objective
The thalamus is the integrative hub of the brain with reciprocal connections throughout the cortex. This case report describes a right-handed 81-year-old male patient who experienced sudden onset cognitive impairment following a focal left anterior thalamic infarct.
Methods
With consent/assent, the patient was seen for a short neuropsychological assessment 6 weeks post stroke. Neuropsychological assessment included … Show more
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