Dementia, Vascular
| Definition: |
An imprecise term refering to dementia associated with CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS, including CEREBRAL INFARCTION (single or multiple), and conditions associated with chronic BRAIN ISCHEMIA. Diffuse, cortical, and subcortical subtypes have been described. (From Gerontol Geriatr 1998 Feb;31(1):36-44) |
| Also Called: |
Arteriosclerotic Dementia,Binswanger Disease,Subcortical Vascular Dementia,Vascular Dementia, Acute Onset |
| Previously Indexed: |
Cerebral Arteriosclerosis (1966-1988),Cerebrovascular Disorders (1966-1988),Dementia (1981-1988) |
Dementia, Vascular Categories.
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Dementia, Multi-Infarct - Loss of higher cortical functions with retained awareness due to multiple cortical or subcortical CEREBRAL INFARCTION. Memory, judgement, attention span, and impulse control are often impaired, and may be accompanied by PSEUDOBULBAR PALSY, hemiparesis, reflex abnormalities, and other signs of localized neurologic dysfunction. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1060) |
Dementia, Vascular Definitions and Terms
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