Two tests help differentiate probable AD from SIVD.

Authors :: Tierney, M.C.
Black, S.E.
Szalai, J.P.
Source :: Brown University Geriatric Psychopharmacology Update. Dec2001, Vol. 5 Issue 12, p6. 1/3p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Examines neuropsychological tests used to distinguish between patients with probable Alzheimer's disease (AD) and subcortical ischemic vascular dementia (SIVD) in Toronto, Ontario. Increase in the scores of AD patients in oral word association tests; Advantage of SIVD patients in the recognition memory subtest; Accuracy of the tests.