Mild cognitive impairment (MCI): clinical features

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI): clinical features. MCI is present in 3-17% of older people. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Clinical features

  • MCI is present in 3-17% of older people
  • It presents with short- or long-term memory complaints
  • The symptoms are present for at least 6 months
  • There is no dementia
  • General cognitive functioning is preserved
  • Affected subjects can carry out normal activities of daily living

Types of MCI

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Domain subtypes

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References

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  4. Chertkow H, Massoud F, Nasreddine Z, et al. Diagnosis and treatment of dementia: 3. Mild cognitive impairment and cognitive impairment without dementia. CMAJ 2008; 178:1273-1285.
  5. Busse A, Bischkopf J, Riedel-Heller SG, Angermeyer MC. Mild cognitive impairment: prevalence and incidence according to different diagnostic criteria. Results of the Leipzig Longitudinal Study of the Aged (LEILA75+). Br J Psychiatry 2003; 182: 449-454.

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