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minimally conscious state

A term retrospectively applied to rare individuals who recover (in part) from a persistent vegetative state. Clinical trials: - among 39 patients in a minimally conscious state, after 5 years - 14 died - 9 remained in a minimally conscious state - 13 regained consciousness (but remained severely disabled) - 3 were lost to follow-up

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persistent vegetative state

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disorder of arousal; lack of awareness; impaired consciousness

References

  1. Estraneo A et al. Late recovery after traumatic, anoxic, or hemorrhagic long- lasting vegetative state. Neurology 2010 Jul 20; 75:239 PMID: 20554941 - Luaute J et al. Long-term outcomes of chronic minimally conscious and vegetative states. Neurology 2010 Jul 20; 75:246. PMID: 20554940