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Dementia: diagnosis and evaluation

K C Fleming1, A C Adams, R C Petersen

  • 1Section of Geriatrics, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.

Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|November 1, 1995
PubMed
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Diagnosing dementia requires a thorough approach, focusing on reversible causes. Early identification of dementing illnesses improves patient outcomes and management, even for incurable conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics
  • Primary Care Medicine

Background:

  • Dementia is often mistaken for normal aging.
  • Effective diagnosis is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline an approach for diagnosing dementia.
  • To highlight effective assessment methods for primary care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of diagnostic and prognostic dementia studies.
  • Summarization of studies relevant to primary care physicians.

Main Results:

  • Excluding reversible causes of dementia is essential.
  • Laboratory studies and neuroimaging can aid diagnosis.
  • Disease onset and progression patterns offer diagnostic clues.

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Conclusions:

  • Dementia diagnosis requires a comprehensive, not exhaustive, evaluation.
  • Early diagnosis improves outcomes for reversible dementias.
  • Prompt identification enhances management of all dementias.