Vascular Dementia

📋Overview

This condition occurs when brain tissue is damaged by reduced circulation, which may result from a major stroke or chronic small vessel disease. It serves as a modern clinical classification for cognitive impairments previously identified by terms such as multi-infarct dementia.

The underlying damage typically stems from issues with the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the brain. This disruption can lead to various neurological changes depending on the specific areas of the brain affected by the circulatory impairment.