Mild cognitive impairment (MCI): clinical features
Evidence-based neurology checklist on mild cognitive impairment (mci): clinical features: Clinical features MCI is present in 3-17% of older people It presents with short- or long-term memory complaints The symptoms are present for at least 6 months There is no dementia General cognitive…
Clinical features
- MCI is present in 3-17% of older people
- It presents with short- or long-term memory complaints
- The symptoms are present for at least 6 months
- There is no dementia
- General cognitive functioning is preserved
- Affected subjects can carry out normal activities of daily living
Types of MCI
Domain subtypes
References
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