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[Memory loss: a reason for consultation].

M Menéndez González1, C Garcia-Fernández, C Antón González

  • 1Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo. manuelmenendez@gmail.com

Neurologia (Barcelona, Spain)
|October 12, 2005
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Memory loss is a growing reason for neurology consultations, with subjective memory loss often indicating future cognitive decline. Systematic evaluation is crucial for patients presenting with memory concerns.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Geriatrics

Context:

  • Memory loss is a common and increasing reason for neurological consultations.
  • Understanding the characteristics and underlying disorders of patients with memory loss is essential.

Purpose:

  • To determine the current frequency of memory loss as a presenting complaint in neurology.
  • To characterize the patient demographics and associated neurological disorders.

Summary:

  • 18.47% of new neurology consultations were for memory loss, comprising subjective memory loss (39%) and referred memory loss (61%).
  • Common diagnoses included Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, and vascular dementia. Notably, 13% of patients had no identified disease, often presenting with subjective memory loss.
  • Subjective memory loss, while not always indicative of current disease, can predict future cognitive deterioration.

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Impact:

  • Highlights the rising prevalence of memory loss as a neurological symptom.
  • Emphasizes the importance of thorough patient evaluation for memory complaints.
  • Suggests investigating potential drug or toxic influences on memory function.