Preferred Label : multi-infarct dementia;
Definition : Loss of higher cortical functions with retained awareness due to multiple cortical
or subcortical cerebral infarction. Memory, judgment, 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) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0011263;
Origin ID : RID5148;
UMLS CUI : C0011263;
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Semantic type(s)
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
Loss of higher cortical functions with retained awareness due to multiple cortical
or subcortical cerebral infarction. Memory, judgment, 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) [MeSH]