Vascular Dementia

Lisa Young, B.S., B.A., Aaron Esagoff, B.S., Lisa N. Richey, Matthew E. Peters, M.D.

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DEFINITION

Acquired impairments in multiple cognitive domains as a result of one or multiple cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events causing ischemic brain injury.
- Cumulative cardiovascular problems (e.g. atherosclerosis, thrombosis, vasculopathy) can reduce cerebral blood flow.
- Impairments cause a decline in social and occupational functioning.
Chronic cognitive decline due to vascular dementia is classified under the neurocognitive disorders section of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5)[1].

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DEFINITION

Acquired impairments in multiple cognitive domains as a result of one or multiple cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events causing ischemic brain injury.
- Cumulative cardiovascular problems (e.g. atherosclerosis, thrombosis, vasculopathy) can reduce cerebral blood flow.
- Impairments cause a decline in social and occupational functioning.
Chronic cognitive decline due to vascular dementia is classified under the neurocognitive disorders section of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5)[1].

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