Abstract:Vascular dementia is a heterogeneous syndrome resulting from large vessel disease or small vessel disease. Multi-infarct dementia (MID) is due to large vessel disease, and is characterized by multiple cortical infarctions and motor disabilities. Prompt treatment during the acute stage for stroke and appropriate strategies for stroke recurrence are pivotal for the prevention of MID.In contrast, subcortical ischemic vascular dementia (SIVD) is caused by small artery disease. Patients with SIVD may show abulia, a… Show more
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