Comparative effect of atorvastatin (80 mg) versus simvastatin (20 to 40 mg) in preventing hospitalizations for heart failure in patients with previous myocardial infarction.
The Cognitive Assessment of Minnesota is an objective measure that helps provide an overview of cognitive functioning in adults. The test can be used as a baseline, to help guide further assessment and intervention, and to aid in discharge planning.
Two other scales that are sometimes used to describe the progression of dementia are: 1  Functional Assessment Staging (FAST): a seven stage system based on level of functioning and daily activities. 2  The Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) scale: a five-stage system based on cognitive (thinking) abilities and the individualâs ability to function.