Multi-infarct Dementia Learning Center
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Multi-infarct dementia (MID) is a form of vascular dementia - damage in mental function caused by strokes. |
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Symptoms
Confusion at night; Decreased ability to function independently; Decreased interest in daily living activities; Diffi...
Causes
Multi-infarct dementia (MID) is the most common form of vascular dementia, and the second most common cause of dement...
Tests
Diagnosis rules out other causes of dementia, including dementia due to metabolic causes. Signs of multi-infart demen...
Treatments
There is no treatment for MID. The goal is to control symptoms and correct risk factors such as high blood pressure a...
Complications
Heart disease; Infections anywhere in the body; Loss of ability to function or care for self; Loss of ability to inte...
Prevention
Control conditions that increase the risk of hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) by: Controlling high blood p...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of vascular dementia occur. Go to the emergency room or call the local eme...
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