Changing clinical patterns and increasing prevalence in CADASIL

Moreton, F., Razvi, S., Davidson, R. and Muir, K. (2014) Changing clinical patterns and increasing prevalence in CADASIL. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, 130(3), pp. 197-203. (doi: 10.1111/ane.12266)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ane.12266

Abstract

Objectives: CADASIL is a monogenic small vessel vasculopathy causing recurrent stroke. Early descriptions suggested dementia and disability were common from the 5th decade but there is evidence of marked phenotypic variability. We investigated the prevalence and clinical features of CADASIL in the west of Scotland.<p></p> Methods: We undertook a retrospective review of clinical records of patients with confirmed CADASIL identified through a specialist clinic. Patients were divided to examine the effect of date of diagnosis on clinical outcomes and the characteristics at different ages. The location of pedigree members was used to estimate prevalence.<p></p> Results: Twenty-one different CADASIL-causing NOTCH3 mutations were identified in 49 pedigrees (61% in exon 4). Disease prevalence in Glasgow was 4.6/100,000 adults. Mutation prevalence was estimated at 10.7/100,000 population. Median age at first stroke in women (57 years) was higher than previous estimates, and stroke age in men was higher in patients diagnosed more recently (pre 2006 46 years, post 2006 56 years, P = 0.034). In patients over 58 years of age, 13/34 (38%) were living independently and 17/28 (61%) were mobile without aids when last seen.<p></p> Conclusions: CADASIL prevalence is at least 4.6 per 100,000 adults. Median age of first stroke may be older than previously thought. Clinicians should consider CADASIL in the differential diagnosis even in older patients with stroke.<p></p>

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Moreton, Dr Fiona and Muir, Professor Keith
Authors: Moreton, F., Razvi, S., Davidson, R., and Muir, K.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Psychology & Neuroscience
Journal Name:Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:0001-6314
ISSN (Online):1600-0404

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