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A general condition characterized by problems with reasoning, planning, judgment, memory and other thought processes caused by brain damage from impaired blood flow to the brain.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Dementia • Cerebrovascular disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Head

Symptoms

Inattention
Poor attention
Disinhibition
Apathy
Difficulty solving problems
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Vascular dementia
Pentoxifylline
1.7
3 reviews
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Statins
Blood pressure medicine
Antiplatelet
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Vascular dementia

Surgery

Carotid artery bypass graft
1.8
6 reviews
Carotid stenting
1.6
14 reviews
Carotid artery surgery

Other treatments

Good blood sugar control
Lifestyle changes
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Tests

Carotid duplex
Electrocardiogram
Thyroid blood tests
VDRL
Comprehensive metabolic panel
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Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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What is vascular dementia?

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Please describe what vascular dementia is?

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Can a person with vascular dementia ever get better?

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Vascular dementia -- can you explina how this happens?

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How do I know if it is vascular dementia or something else?

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How is vascular dementia different than other types of dementia?

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Do people with vascular dementia suffer from regressive behavior?

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How could I get a motor scooter for a loved one with vascular dementia?

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What is the long term expectation for someone with vascular dementia ?

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What can be done to reduce the risks of vascular dementia getting worse?

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Any advice for dealing with an adult family member with vascular dementia?

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What is the typical age at which the first signs of vascular dementia appear?

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What stage does 16 mean for vascular dementia? My aunt's slum test was 16. What does this mean?

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How beneficial is oxygen for vascular dementia?

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Are there any drugs specifically for vascular dementia patients?

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Can vascular dementia type symptoms can be purely psychological?

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Can one regain short time memory after losing it to vascular dementia ?

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What can be done for a patient in the final stages of vascular dementia?

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Anyone have good experience with residential facilities for people with vascular dementia?

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If you knew you were going to have bad vascular dementia by 95 years old what would you do?

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Could anyone recommend any 'good' support groups/websites for relatives of sufferers of vascular dementia?

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Would it be possible for a patient initially diagnosed with vascular dementia to be treated homeopathically?

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How long into illness does a person with vascular dementia suffer from regressive behavior (return to childlike attitude)?

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A 41-year old asked:

Which is deadlier, vascular dementia or alzheimers?

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The doctor thinks it's vascular dementia. What is this?

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