Vascular Parkinsonism

Diagnosis:

Clinical features plus supportive MRI and poor response to dopamine agonists

Clinical features:

  • Lower body Parkinsonism. Variable cognitive & behavioural deficits.
  • May accompany vascular dementia

Findings on Imaging:

MRI: multiple subcortical infarcts +/-subcortical leukoaraiosis

Treatment:

Supportive care
Address vascular risk factors

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