Predictors of the progression of dementia severity in brazilian patients with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.
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.
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Márcia L
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Dementia Outpatient Clinic and Behavioral Sciences Program, Neurology Service and Medical Sciences Post-Graduation Course, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul School of Medicine, Porto Alegre 90035-903, Brazil.
Camozzato
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Köhler
Cristiano
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Kaye
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