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[An outpatient clinic for memory disorders; initial experiences].

G J Walstra1, M M Derix, A Hijdra

  • 1Academisch Medisch Centrum, afd. Neurologie, Amsterdam.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|February 15, 1992
PubMed
Summary

The memory clinic assesses elderly patients with memory problems. Most patients did not have a reversible cause for dementia, highlighting the importance of diagnosis and prognosis for future care.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics

Context:

  • Established in 1987, the Academisch Medisch Centrum's outpatient memory clinic serves patients aged 65+ with memory complaints.
  • Operates multidisciplinary assessments for elderly patients experiencing forgetfulness or possible dementia.

Purpose:

  • To assess, treat, and advise elderly patients with memory problems.
  • To conduct clinical research and provide teaching and training in memory disorders.
  • To investigate the utility of ancillary investigations in diagnosing dementia syndromes.

Summary:

  • Evaluated 75 patients referred for memory issues; 42 were diagnosed with dementia.
  • Comprehensive investigations, including CT scans and blood tests, did not identify a curable cause for dementia in any patient.
  • Depression was identified in 4 patients, who improved with therapy. A vascular component was noted in 6 patients.

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Impact:

  • Provides clarity on diagnosis and prognosis, aiding relatives and general practitioners in patient management.
  • Emphasizes the importance of secondary prevention for dementia with a vascular component.
  • Highlights the clinic's role in clinical research for dementia diagnostics.