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Emerging Concepts in Vascular Dementia: A Review.
Shyamal C Bir1, Muhammad W Khan1, Vijayakumar Javalkar1
1Department of Neurology Ocshner/LSU Health Sciences Center-Sheveport, Shreveport, LA, USA.
Summary
Vascular dementia (VaD) is a significant health concern. This review updates knowledge on VaD epidemiology, mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment, offering guidance for practitioners.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Geriatrics
- Public Health
Background:
- Vascular dementia (VaD) is the second leading cause of dementia globally.
- Understanding VaD is crucial for effective clinical management and public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an updated overview of vascular dementia (VaD).
- To cover epidemiology, pathophysiology, neuroimaging, diagnosis, and therapeutic strategies for VaD.
Main Methods:
- A narrative review of current literature on VaD.
- Literature search conducted on PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar up to January 2021.
Main Results:
- VaD results from ischemic or hemorrhagic brain injury, causing cognitive impairment.
- Even minor strokes or small vessel disease can lead to significant cognitive decline and functional disability.
- Good physical recovery after stroke does not guarantee good cognitive recovery.
Conclusions:
- This review serves as a comprehensive resource on VaD.
- It offers guidance on updated diagnostic and potential therapeutic approaches for VaD.
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