Predictors of the Progression of Dementia Severity in Brazilian Patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia
Joint Authors
Camozzato, Ana L.
Kaye, Jeffrey A.
Köhler, Cristiano André
Chaves, Márcia L.
Source
International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-03-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
This study evaluates the progression of dementia and identifies prognostic risk factors for dementia.
Methods.
A group of 80 Brazilian community residents with dementia (34 with Alzheimer's disease and 46 with vascular dementia) was assessed over the course of 2 years.
Data were analyzed with Cox regression survival analysis.
Results.
The data showed that education predicted cognitive decline (HR=1.2; P<.05) when analyzed without controlling for vascular risk factors.
After the inclusion of vascular risk factors, education (HR=1.32; P<.05) and hypertension were predictive for cognitive decline (HR=38; P<.05), and Alzheimer's disease diagnosis was borderline predictive (P=.055).
Conclusion.
Vascular risk factors interacted with the diagnosis of vascular dementia.
Education was a strong predictor of decline.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chaves, Márcia L.& Camozzato, Ana L.& Köhler, Cristiano André& Kaye, Jeffrey A.. 2010. Predictors of the Progression of Dementia Severity in Brazilian Patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia. International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chaves, Márcia L.…[et al.]. Predictors of the Progression of Dementia Severity in Brazilian Patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia. International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chaves, Márcia L.& Camozzato, Ana L.& Köhler, Cristiano André& Kaye, Jeffrey A.. Predictors of the Progression of Dementia Severity in Brazilian Patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia. International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489408
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-489408