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Mild Cognitive Impairment Updated 4/2011

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BASICS

  • Description
  • Epidemiology
  • Risk Factors
  • Pathophysiology
  • Etiology
  • Associated Conditions

DIAGNOSIS

  • Signs and Symptoms
  • Tests
  • Differential Diagnosis

TREATMENT

  • Medication (Drugs)
  • Additional Treatment
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • In-patient Considerations

Ongoing Care

  • Follow-Up Recommendations
  • Diet
  • Patient Education
  • Prognosis
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BASICS
Description
  • Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is defined as significant cognitive impairment in the absence of dementia, as measured by standard memory tests.
    • Report of memory problems, preferably corroborated by another person
    • Ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) is maintained.
    • Normal general thinking and reasoning skills
    • Synonym(s): Isolated memory impairment; Cognitive impairment not dementia (CIND); Predementia; Mild cognitive disorder; Age-associated memory impairment; Age-related cognitive decline; Benign senescent forgetfulness
  • Annual rates of conversion of MCI to dementia are 5–15% in the elderly.
Epidemiology
Incidence
  • Predominant sex: Male > Female
  • Predominant age:
    • Higher in older persons or those with less education
    • 12–15/1,000 person-years in those aged ≥ 65 years
    • 54/1,000 person-years ...

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