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Is it possible Dementia was misdiagnosed in my dad?
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Default Is it possible Dementia was misdiagnosed in my dad? - 01-05-2009, 10:21 AM

There is no sign of stroke. The dementia came on suddenly after a surgery. What should we look for? We have an appt with a doc on monday.
   
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Default 01-05-2009, 05:47 PM

yes it could be p.a.d it happens to the elderly after surgery have him checked docs often dont look for it i pretty certain its called pad but not positive last year they ran a commercial about it but i cant remember the name of it it has to be sudden onset though
   
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