Alzheimer and vascular dementia in the elderly patients. | [Pakistan Journal of Medical Research • 2016]

Author(s):

1. Naresh Kumar Seetlani: Department of Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Narindar Kumar: Ziauddin Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan

3. Khalid Imran: Dow International Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan

4. Asif Ali: Civil Hospital Karachi, Pakistan

5. Nadia Shams: Medicine, RIHS Islamabad, Pakistan

6. Taha Sheikh: Dow Medical College, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Objectives: To find out the frequency of Alzheimer’s and Vascular dementia in the elderly patients. Methods: This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in Department of Medicine, Ziauddin Hospital Karachi from 1st October 2013 to 31st March 2014. Patients with symptoms of dementia for more than 6 months duration, and Mini Mental State Examination score

Page(s): 1286-1290

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical Research, Volume: 55, Issue: 5, Year: 2016

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