I Have Been Diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). What Kind of Follow-Up and Treatment Is Needed?

Family Medicine, Primary Care Roots Community Health Center, Hippo Education, Kameda Medical Center

Supervised by Kenji Taylor, MD

Management of other chronic diseases, a healthy diet along with regular moderate exercise and maintaining social connections are recommended. There are no particular medications specific to this condition.

Explanation

Mild dementia (MCI) is characterized by mild memory impairment based on cognitive paper-based testing. There are no specific treatments for MCI at this time beyond lifestyle-related modifications. Patients are advised to manage lifestyle-related diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, engage in moderate exercise and maintain social connection. There are no clear standards for subsequent follow-up. However, disease progression is possible so some routine follow-up, at least once a year, is recommended.

(References)

Knopman DS, Petersen RC. Mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia: a clinical perspective. Mayo Clin Proc. 2014 Oct;89(10):1452-9. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2014.06.019. PMID: 25282431; PMCID: PMC4185370.

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Family Medicine, Primary Care Roots Community Health Center, Hippo Education, Kameda Medical Center

Kenji Taylor, MD

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