What is Amnesia?
4. Anterograde Amnesia
Anterograde amnesia is the name given to the condition where the patient is no longer able to form new memories. The patient is unable to form new memories from the point the problem started and their pre-existing memories will often remain intact. One of the most common examples of this happening is when people drink a lot.
It is not uncommon for heavy drinkers to forget what they did the previous night when they were inebriated. This is usually only temporary because the patient can start forming memories again the following day. Depending on the cause, however, anterograde amnesia can be permanent.
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