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06-30-2009, 04:22 PM | #1 | |||
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Member aka Dianna Wood
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Has anyone on this site been diagnosed with vascular Parkinson's disease? Could you explain the difference the symptoms are from idiopathic Parkinsonism?
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06-30-2009, 07:04 PM | #2 | |||
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Parkinson's Disease Caused by Stroke - Vascular Parkinsonism
http://stroke.about.com/od/unwantede...parkinsons.htm The areas of the brain that are affected spontaneously by Parkinson's disease can also be affected by many small strokes which can happen over time in people who have stroke risk factors. When this happens, a person is said to have acquired "vascular parkinsonism" which is sometimes called "multi-infarct parkinsonism." This diagnosis is supported by evidence of strokes in a CT or MRI of the brain. Treatment of Vascular Parkinsonism The most commonly used medications for vascular parkinsonism are L-Dopa and amantadine. However, many patients fail to respond to these medications. Cases which are resistant to these treatments should be followed closely by a neurologist who specializes in movement disorders.
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