STROKE-MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

SUMMARY

1. Part of the Vascular Cognitive Impairment spectrum; intermediate clinical state that is likely to progress to dementia.

2. Definition: when only 1 or more of the domains is in decline & impairment does not significantly impact daily functioning.

3. Divided into amnestic MCI (more common) & non-amnestic MCI.

4. MCI progresses to AD at a rate of about 5-10% per year, more common in amnestic MCI.

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