Cerebrovascular disease and threshold for dementia in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Esiri, M M; Nagy, Z; Smith, M Z; Barnetson, L; Smith, A D · Lancet · 1999

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Abstract

Cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease commonly occur together in the elderly and each may contribute to dementia. Here we present evidence that cerebrovascular disease significantly worsens cognitive performance in the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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