multi-infarct dementia

GPTKB entity

Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
type of dementia
gptkbp:affects brain
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs vascular dementia
gptkbp:cause death
disability
gptkbp:causedBy multiple small strokes
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:CT_scan
brain imaging
neurological examination
MRI
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis gptkb:Alzheimer's_disease
Lewy body dementia
frontotemporal dementia
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1960s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label multi-infarct dementia
gptkbp:ICD-10_code F01
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D003704
gptkbp:prevalence increases with age
gptkbp:progression stepwise deterioration
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:diabetes
heart disease
smoking
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
gptkbp:symptom cognitive decline
confusion
memory loss
difficulty walking
difficulty concentrating
urinary incontinence
emotional instability
problems with reasoning
problems with thinking
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:drug
lifestyle changes
controlling risk factors
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vascular_dementia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6