Mnemonic for Memory Loss

 Mnemonic for memory loss


M-VANISHED

Medications (Benzodiazepines)

Vascular events (Stroke)

Alzheimer's, Alcohol, Arrythmias

Normal pressure hydrocephalus

Increased intracranial pressure (tumor)

Subdural hematoma

Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Hypoglycemia, Head injury

Emotional problems (Dementia)

Dementias (Picks, Lewy's body, Alzheimer, Senile..), Deficiency of Vitamin B12, Delirium, Drug abuse