What is Vascular dementia (Multi-infarct dementia)?
In vascular dementia, a series of tiny strokes or changes in the brain’s blood supply may result in the death of brain tissue. On occasion, symptoms can become apparent suddenly, which may reflect a larger-scale stroke. However, for many who develop vascular dementia, the tiny blockages of blood that occur in vascular dementia may go unnoticed until eventually subtle changes in cognition, mood and/or behavior become evident. The location in the brain where the small strokes occur determines the seriousness of the problem and the specific symptoms and cognitive difficulties that arise. For many people with vascular dementia, the causes are related to vascular conditions that may be treatable with medications and lifestyle changes. These conditions include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and cardiac conditions. One of the most important reasons for receiving medical care and for following treatment recommendations for these conditions is to prevent strokes. More informati
