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Treatment of vascular dementia: the route of prevention

G Sorrentino1, R Migliaccio, V Bonavita

  • 1University of Naples 'Parthenope', Naples, Italy. giuseppe.sorrentino@uniparthenope.it

European Neurology
|August 30, 2008
PubMed

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Vascular dementia (VaD) is a heterogeneous condition caused by cerebrovascular disease (CVD). Current treatments focus on preventing CVD risk factors and slowing disease progression, as established VaD has limited therapeutic options.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Gerontology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

Background:

  • Vascular dementia (VaD) is a heterogeneous clinical entity, not a single disease.
  • It is characterized by cerebrovascular disease (CVD) as the underlying cause of dementia.
  • Current therapeutic options for established VaD are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review treatment strategies for vascular dementia, with a focus on ischemic forms.
  • To emphasize preventive therapeutic strategies targeting cerebrovascular disease risk factors.
  • To discuss methods for slowing the progression of established VaD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on vascular dementia and cerebrovascular disease.
  • Analysis of current therapeutic approaches for prevention and progression.
  • Emphasis on ischemic subtypes of vascular dementia.

Main Results:

  • No definitive treatments exist for established VaD.
  • Prevention of CVD risk factors is a primary therapeutic goal.
  • Strategies to slow disease progression are under investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Vascular dementia management requires a focus on preventing underlying cerebrovascular disease.
  • Early intervention and risk factor modification are crucial.
  • Further research is needed for effective treatments of established VaD.

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