What is multi-infarct dementia Swedish type?
Multi-infarct dementia of the Swedish type, first identified in 1977, is a rare small vessel disease characterized by multiple infarcts in the brain and cognitive decline. It was first thought to be a type of CADASIL but after further review it is now considered a novel disease.
How do members experience multi-infarct dementia Swedish type?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with multi-infarct dementia Swedish type*
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How bad it is
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Anxious mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for multi-infarct dementia Swedish type*
Who has multi-infarct dementia Swedish type on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 3 |