Mild Cognitive Impairment

J. H. Verwoerd; F. U.S. Mattace-Raso

doi:10.1007/s12445-012-0228-y

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Translated title of the contribution: Mild Cognitive Impairment

J. H. Verwoerd^*, F. U.S. Mattace-Raso

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Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a heterogeneous disorder, is frequently diagnosed by geriatricians and neurologists and is a hot topic in research. MCI refers to cognitive impairment that is worse than would be expected on the basis of age but which does not meet the criteria for dementia. The diagnosis is based on the patient history and an interview with an informant, preferably supplemented with objective tests to establish the cognitive status of the patient. MCI is an important risk factor for the development of dementia: annually 5-15% of patients with MCI develop dementia. There is currently no treatment for MCI, but it is important to treat possible organic factors. For now, it is important for the general practitioner to know the background of diagnosed MCI or reported mild cognitive problems, and to support and guide patients and their relatives. There is no added benefit to the general practitioner making the diagnosis.

Translated title of the contribution	Mild Cognitive Impairment
Original language	Dutch
Pages (from-to)	464-467
Number of pages	4
Journal	Huisarts en Wetenschap
Volume	55
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12445-012-0228-y
Publication status	Published - Oct 2012

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