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Vascular dementia was found to have either comparable or worse survival rates when compared to Alzheimer's disease; [22] another 2014 study found that the prognosis for people with vascular dementia was worse for male and older people. [23] Vascular dementia may be a direct cause of death due to the possibility of a fatal interruption in the ...
A microinfarct is a microscopic stroke generally ranging between 0.1 millimeter and 1 millimeter in size. [1] [2] Microinfarcts can be found in 25-50% of all elderly deceased persons. Microinfarcts may be the second most important cause of dementia, after Alzheimer's disease. [3] [4]
Because of this, the specific names of these types of this dementia, including Binswanger's disease were lost. [4] This was until 1992 when Alzheimer's diagnostic centers created specific criteria known as the Hachinski Ischemic Scale (after Dr. Vladimir Hachinski) which became the standard for diagnosing MID or vascular dementia. [21]
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Vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI) describes a temporary set of symptoms due to decreased blood flow in the posterior circulation of the brain.The posterior circulation supplies the medulla, pons, midbrain, cerebellum and (in 70-80% of people) supplies the posterior cerebellar artery to the thalamus and occipital cortex. [1]
“Stroke remains a leading cause of disability and death globally, with many cases linked to modifiable risk factors. Current risk prediction models rely heavily on invasive tests like blood ...
The researchers looked at 181 potential risk factors, and then estimated how likely they are to predict dementia and cognitive impairment for people two, four, and 20 years after they turn 60.
Pages in category "People with vascular dementia" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.