Korsakoff syndrome (KS)[1] is a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by amnesia, deficits in explicit memory, and confabulation. This neurological disorder is caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the brain, and it is typically associated with and exacerbated by the prolonged, excessive ingestion of alcohol.[2] Korsakoff syndrome is often accompanied by Wernicke encephalopathy; this combination is called Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome.[2]
Korsakoff syndrome is named after Sergei Korsakoff, the Russian neuropsychiatrist who described it during the late 19th century.[3]
Korsakoffsyndrome (KS) is a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by amnesia, deficits in explicit memory, and confabulation. This neurological...
and alcoholic Korsakoffsyndrome. When it occurs simultaneously with alcoholic Korsakoffsyndrome it is known as Wernicke–Korsakoffsyndrome. Classically...
difficulties absorbing thiamine found in food. Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoffsyndrome are forms of dry beriberi. Diagnosis is based on symptoms, low levels...
or dementias, such as aneurysm, Alzheimer's disease, or Wernicke–Korsakoffsyndrome (a common manifestation of thiamine deficiency caused by alcohol use...
coordination, and balance. Korsakoff psychosis typically follows after the symptoms of Wernicke's decrease. Wernicke-Korsakoffsyndrome is typically caused by...
enough difficulty on its own trying to perform recall tasks. Wernicke–Korsakoffsyndrome (WKS) is a severe neurological disorder caused by thiamine (vitamin...
can also be found in patients with diencephalic amnesia such as Korsakoff'ssyndrome. Another example demonstrated by some patients, such as K.C. and...
resulted in disruption in language in previous research. Alcoholic Korsakoffsyndrome occurs when a chronic alcoholic patient suffers from poor nutrition...
severe cognitive issues like dementia, brain damage, or Wernicke–Korsakoffsyndrome. Physical effects include irregular heartbeat, an impaired immune...
psychosis. His name is lent to the eponymous Korsakov's syndrome and Wernicke–Korsakoffsyndrome. Sergei Korsakov was the first great Russian neuropsychiatrist...
When Wernicke encephalopathy accompanies Korsakoffsyndrome the combination is called Wernicke–Korsakoffsyndrome; however, a recognized episode of Wernicke...
alcohol for more than a month, followed by sharply reduced intake. A similar syndrome may occur with benzodiazepine and barbiturate withdrawal. (Withdrawal from...
processes in contrast to other cognitive processes is what differentiates Korsakoffsyndrome from other conditions such as alcohol-related dementia. Evidence for...
onset. This type of RA is commonly triggered in individuals with Korsakoffsyndrome due to a combination of long-term alcohol use and Wernicke encephalopathy...
Wernicke-KorsakoffSyndrome: A well described syndrome of neurological and cognitive problems that comprises both Wernicke's Encephalopathy (WE) and Korsakoff...
neurological syndrome of ophthalmoparesis, ataxia, and encephalopathy brought on by thiamine deficiency. Wernicke–Korsakoffsyndrome, also called Korsakoff psychosis:...
asymptomatic hypothyroidism makes a person vulnerable to Wernicke–Korsakoffsyndrome or beri-beri following intravenous glucose. For some conditions, treatment...
schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, sensory deprivation, Wernicke–Korsakoffsyndrome or cerebral beriberi and in rare cases major depression (psychotic...
isolated sixth nerve damage include Wernicke–Korsakoffsyndrome and Tolosa–Hunt syndrome. Wernicke–Korsakoffsyndrome is caused by thiamine deficiency, classically...
Tolerance Withdrawal symptoms or clinically defined alcohol withdrawal syndrome Use in larger amounts or for longer periods than intended Persistent desire...