Loss of higher cortical functions with retained awareness due to multiple cortical or subcortical CEREBRAL INFARCTION. Memory, judgment, attention span, and impulse control are often impaired, and may be accompanied by PSEUDOBULBAR PALSY; HEMIPARESIS; reflex abnormalities, and other signs of localized neurologic dysfunction. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1060)

Synonyms: Multi Infarct Dementia Dementia, Multi-Infarct Lacunar Dementia Lacunar Dementias Dementia Multi Infarct Multiinfarct Dementias Dementia, Multi Infarct Multi-Infarcts, Dementia Dementia Multi-Infarct Multiinfarct Dementia Dementias, Multi-Infarct Dementia Multi-Infarcts Dementias, Multiinfarct Multi-Infarct Dementias Dementia, Multiinfarct Multi-Infarct Dementia Dementias, Lacunar Multi-Infarct, Dementia Dementia, Lacunar