Multi-Infarct Dementia

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dementia, due to significant cerebrovascular disease, with a stepwise deteriorating course and a 'patchy' distribution of neurologic deficits.

Loss of higher cortical functions with retained awareness due to multiple cortical or subcortical CEREBRAL INFARCTION. Memory, judgement, attention span, and impulse control are often impaired, and may be accompanied by PSEUDOBULBAR PALSY, hemiparesis, reflex abnormalities, and other signs of localized neurologic dysfunction. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1060)

C34522

A common form of dementia caused by multiple cortical or subcortical cerebral infarctions.

Multi Infarct Dementia

Multi-Infarct Dementia

Multi-infarct_Dementia

Multi-Infarct Dementia

C34522

Multi-Infarct Dementia

Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction

C0011263

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