Vascular Dementia
Vascular Dementia is also called as multi-infarct dementia. It is a second most common type of dementia caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. Vascular dementia is often caused by an acute, specific event such as a stroke or transient ischemic attack in which blood flow to the brain has been interrupted. It also can develop more gradually over time from very small blockages or the slowing of blood flow.
Vascular dementia symptoms can vary widely, depending on the severity of the blood vessel damage and the part of the brain affected. Vascular dementia signs and symptoms include:
· Confusion
· Trouble paying attention and concentrating
· Reduced ability to organize thoughts or actions
· Decline in ability to analyze a situation, develop an effective plan and communicate that plan to others
· Difficulty deciding what to do next
· Problems with memory
· Unsteady gait
· Sudden or frequent urge to urinate or inability to control passing urine
Depression or apathy
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