Multi Infarct Dementia Prognosis
MID; Dementia - vascular; Dementia - poststroke
Treatment
There is no treatment to turn back damage to the brain caused by small strokes.
An important goal is to control symptoms and correct risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, and high cholesterol to prevent future strokes.
- Avoid fatty foods. Follow a healthy, low-fat diet.
- Do not drink more than 1 - 2 alcoholic drinks a day.
- Keep blood pressure less than 130/80 mm/Hg (ask your doctor what your blood pressure reading...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Multi-infarct Dementia Information
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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