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Hachinski Ischaemia Score |
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| Feature |
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Abrupt onset
|
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Stepwise deterioration
|
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Fluctuating course
|
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Nocturnal confusion
|
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Relative preservation of personality
|
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Depression
|
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Somatic complaints
|
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Emotional incontinence |
|
History of hypertension |
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History of strokes
|
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Evidence of associated atherosclerosis
|
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Focal neurological symptoms
|
|
Focal neurological signs
|
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Total Score:
|
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References
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