Multi-infarct dementia

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Central nervous system

Overview

Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention

Multi-infarct dementia

Alternative Names:

MID

Prevention:

Control of conditions that increase the risk of atherosclerosis may help in reducing the risk of MID. This may include treatment of related disorders, weight control, control of high blood pressure, and dietary changes to reduce saturated fats and salt.

Review Date: 4/28/2006
Reviewed By: Daniel Kantor, M.D., Director of the Comprehensive MS Center, Neuroscience Institute, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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