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Which form of dementia is the second most common type?
Which form of dementia is the second most common type?
- Alzheimer's dementia
- Vascular dementia (correct)
- Mixed dementia
- Frontotemporal dementia
Who is more likely to develop vascular dementia?
Who is more likely to develop vascular dementia?
- Children
- Men (correct)
- Both men and women equally
- Women
What causes injury to the brain in vascular dementia?
What causes injury to the brain in vascular dementia?
- Genetic factors
- Frontotemporal lobe damage
- Alzheimer's disease
- Cerebral vascular insufficiency (correct)
Vascular dementia involves injury to the brain primarily due to what?
Vascular dementia involves injury to the brain primarily due to what?
What is another term for a 'Cerebral Vascular Accident' mentioned in the content?
What is another term for a 'Cerebral Vascular Accident' mentioned in the content?
What is a Cerebral Vascular Accident characterized by?
What is a Cerebral Vascular Accident characterized by?
Which of the following is mentioned as a risk factor for a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) in the text?
Which of the following is mentioned as a risk factor for a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) in the text?
What are some factors that determine the specific symptoms of a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) according to the text?
What are some factors that determine the specific symptoms of a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) according to the text?
What are the two broad subtypes of strokes mentioned in the text?
What are the two broad subtypes of strokes mentioned in the text?
Which type of stroke is primarily associated with a massive hemorrhage resulting from a weakened portion of a blood vessel?
Which type of stroke is primarily associated with a massive hemorrhage resulting from a weakened portion of a blood vessel?
Which of the following are the two primary subtypes of ischemic strokes?
Which of the following are the two primary subtypes of ischemic strokes?
According to the content, what is the primary cause of cerebral thrombosis?
According to the content, what is the primary cause of cerebral thrombosis?
How does a cerebral embolism lead to a stroke?
How does a cerebral embolism lead to a stroke?
What can be said about the relative rarity and danger of hemorrhagic strokes in comparison to ischemic strokes?
What can be said about the relative rarity and danger of hemorrhagic strokes in comparison to ischemic strokes?
What percentage of individuals are reported to experience new onset deficits or worsening of cognitive function following a stroke, according to the content?
What percentage of individuals are reported to experience new onset deficits or worsening of cognitive function following a stroke, according to the content?
Which of the following best describes the typical trajectory of functioning, both cognitive and motoric, in the months following a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)?
Which of the following best describes the typical trajectory of functioning, both cognitive and motoric, in the months following a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)?
What conclusion can be drawn regarding the relationship between stroke and dementia?
What conclusion can be drawn regarding the relationship between stroke and dementia?
What characterizes the first subtype of vascular dementia, according to Meyer et al (2002)?
What characterizes the first subtype of vascular dementia, according to Meyer et al (2002)?
What is the second subtype of vascular dementia is characterized by?
What is the second subtype of vascular dementia is characterized by?
What is a primary characteristic of cognitive deficits in vascular dementia?
What is a primary characteristic of cognitive deficits in vascular dementia?
Which cognitive functions are more prominently affected in vascular dementia due to disrupted connections between the prefrontal cortex and other brain regions?
Which cognitive functions are more prominently affected in vascular dementia due to disrupted connections between the prefrontal cortex and other brain regions?
Which of the following accurately describes memory problems in vascular dementia compared to Alzheimer's disease?
Which of the following accurately describes memory problems in vascular dementia compared to Alzheimer's disease?
What is one potential treatment approach for vascular dementia?
What is one potential treatment approach for vascular dementia?
Which class of medications, often used in Alzheimer's disease (AD), is suggested to be potentially useful for the treatment of vascular dementia, according to Mendez et al (1999)?
Which class of medications, often used in Alzheimer's disease (AD), is suggested to be potentially useful for the treatment of vascular dementia, according to Mendez et al (1999)?
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Study Notes
Vascular Dementia
- Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia.
- Vascular dementia is more likely to develop in individuals who have had a stroke or other cardiovascular disease.
Causes of Vascular Dementia
- Injury to the brain in vascular dementia is primarily caused by cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), also known as strokes.
- A Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) is characterized by a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain.
- CVAs are a major risk factor for vascular dementia.
Risk Factors for Cerebral Vascular Accidents (CVAs)
- Hypertension is mentioned as a risk factor for a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) in the text.
Symptoms of Cerebral Vascular Accidents (CVAs)
- The specific symptoms of a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) are determined by the location and severity of the injury to the brain.
- The two broad subtypes of strokes mentioned in the text are hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes.
Types of Strokes
- Hemorrhagic strokes are primarily associated with a massive hemorrhage resulting from a weakened portion of a blood vessel.
- Ischemic strokes are further subdivided into two primary subtypes: cerebral thrombosis and cerebral embolism.
- Cerebral thrombosis is caused by a blood clot that forms in a brain blood vessel.
- Cerebral embolism is caused by a blood clot that originates elsewhere in the body and travels to the brain, where it becomes lodged in a blood vessel.
Characteristics of Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Strokes
- Hemorrhagic strokes are less common but more dangerous than ischemic strokes.
- Approximately 30% of individuals are reported to experience new onset deficits or worsening of cognitive function following a stroke.
Trajectory of Functioning After a Stroke
- The typical trajectory of functioning, both cognitive and motoric, in the months following a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) shows an initial decline, followed by partial recovery.
Relationship Between Stroke and Dementia
- There is a strong relationship between stroke and dementia, with stroke being a major risk factor for vascular dementia.
Subtypes of Vascular Dementia
- The first subtype of vascular dementia, described by Meyer et al (2002), is characterized by strategically placed infarcts affecting specific brain regions.
- The second subtype of vascular dementia is characterized by small-vessel disease, also known as subcortical vascular dementia.
Cognitive Deficits in Vascular Dementia
- Cognitive deficits in vascular dementia are characterized by disrupted connections between the prefrontal cortex and other brain regions.
- The cognitive functions most prominently affected in vascular dementia are executive functions, such as planning and decision-making.
- Memory problems in vascular dementia are less severe and more variable than those seen in Alzheimer's disease.
Treatment of Vascular Dementia
- One potential treatment approach for vascular dementia is the use of cholinesterase inhibitors, which have been shown to be effective in Alzheimer's disease and may also be beneficial in vascular dementia, according to Mendez et al (1999).
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