Binswanger's Disease (cont.)
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- What is Binswanger's disease and what causes it?
- What are the symptoms of Binswanger's disease?
- How is Binswanger's disease diagnosed?
- Is there any treatment for Binswanger's disease?
- What is the prognosis for Binswanger's disease?
- What research is being done on Binswanger's disease?
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How is Binswanger's disease diagnosed?
Brain imaging, which reveals the characteristic brain lesions of Binswanger's disease, is essential for a positive diagnosis.
Is there any treatment for Binswanger's disease?
There is no specific course of treatment for Binswanger's disease. Treatment is symptomatic.
- People with depression or
anxiety may require antidepressant medications such as the serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)
sertraline or
citalopram.
- Atypical antipsychotic drugs, such as
risperidone and
olanzapine, can be useful in individuals with agitation and disruptive behavior.
- Recent drug trials with the drug
memantine have shown improved cognition and stabilization of global functioning and behavior.
- The successful management of
hypertension and
diabetes can slow the progression of atherosclerosis, and subsequently slow the progress of
Binswanger's disease.
- Because there is no cure, the best treatment is preventive, early in the adult years, by controlling risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and smoking.
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