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Hachinski Scale
Hachinski Ischaemia Score This widely used scoring test is used to try and distinguish Alzheimer's disease from multi-infarct dementia. A score of 0-4 suggests Alzheimer's, and 
7 suggests an ischaemic cause:
| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Abrupt onset Stepwise deterioration Fluctuating course Nocturnal confusion Personality relatively preserved Depression Somatic complaints Emotional incontinence H/o Hypertension H/o Strokes Evidence of other Atherosclerosis Focal neurological symptoms Focal neurological signs |
2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 |
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