Tuesday, 19 August 2003
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PB-012 Rate of Cognitive Decline in MCI

Leszek Bidzan, Psychiatry Dep., Psychiatry Dep., Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland

Objective: The aim of undertaken studies was to compare rate of progression in the mild cognitive impairment and to identify predictors of further cognitive decline.

Design: Study was based on five years of observation. Individuals enrolled in studies received annual clinical and psychometric examinations.

Materials and Methods: 41 subjects with mild cognitive impairment. MCI was recognized based on Reiberg criteria.

Results: Only increased rate of cognitive decline, based on ADAS-cog noted in first year of observation, was connected with the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Conclusion: Rate of progression should be included to diagnostic criteria of mild cognitive impairment.

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