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Multi-infarct dementia.

H Lechner1, G Bertha

  • 1Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, University of Graz, Austria.

Journal of Neural Transmission. Supplementum
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
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Dementia is common in the elderly, and diagnosing mild cases is challenging. Multi-infarct dementia (MID) incidence rises with age and is more prevalent in men.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neurology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Dementia is a prevalent condition in the elderly population.
  • Accurate diagnosis requires assessing current mental function and past intellectual capabilities.
  • Identifying early or mild dementia cases presents significant clinical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diagnostic difficulties in recognizing early or mild dementia.
  • To present epidemiological findings on multi-infarct dementia (MID).

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical recognition of dementia symptoms in the elderly.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data concerning dementia incidence.

Main Results:

  • The incidence of multi-infarct dementia (MID) demonstrates a positive correlation with increasing age.

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  • Epidemiological studies indicate a slightly higher incidence of MID among men compared to women.

    • Conclusions:

    • Early and mild dementia diagnosis requires careful clinical evaluation.
    • Multi-infarct dementia (MID) is a significant concern in aging populations, particularly for men.