Vascular dementia—pathophysiology and practical treatment—

Abstract

Ischemic changes in vascular dementia (VaD) are often associated with other dementias, such as Alzheimer's disease, and have been shown to accelerate the disease process. It is therefore important to control risk factors for cerebrovascular disease in all dementias. This review outlines the vascular lesions underlying VaD and describes practical treatments based on this condition.