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Waking Coma (Apallic Syndrome): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

When most or all of the cerebral functions fail, but the functions of the brainstem, diencephalon, and spinal cord remain, the condition is called persistent vegetative state (PVS). The patient appears awake, although he probably has no consciousness. A waking coma should be distinguished from the minimally conscious state (MCS) and locked-in syndrome, although the … Waking Coma (Apallic Syndrome): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment