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> I have read, and heard it referred to within the group, that a minority > of PWP develop dementia, but this doctor seems to feel that in my > grandmother's case Parkinson's is a result of micro-strokes or infarcts > which themselves cause dementia. Has anyone else heard of this > (Parkinson's resulting from mini-strokes?) or have experience with this? > I would appreciate any input. > > Lori Bauer cg for grandmother 87/7 > [log in to unmask] As a nurse, I have seen many 'mini-stroke' patients with the signs and symptoms of PD. Mini-strokes can affect any area of the brain - the substantia nigra is not immune to this disease process. ------ Regards Mary Ann