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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.

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The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].

History and Symptoms

  • The hallmark of Vascular dementia is Cognitive decline. A positive history of increase forgetfulness and sudden inappropriate behavior like loud laughter or cry is suggestive of Vascular dementia. The most common symptoms of Neuro-psychosis include depression, delusion, and hallucinations.

History

  • Patients with Vascular dementia may have a positive history of:[1][2][3]
    • Difficulty in learning new things.
    • Increase forgetfulness.
    • Suicidal indentation.
    • Lack of interest.
    • Lack of energy.
    • Inappropriate behavior (laughing or crying).
    • Visualizing inappropriate objects.

Common Symptoms

  • The common clinical features of vascular Dementia are as follows:[4][5][6][7]
    • Cognitive decline.
    • Neuro-Psychosis.
    • Depression.
    • Delusions.
    • Hallucinations.

Less Common Symptoms

  • Less common symptoms of Vascular dementia include:[4][5][6][7]
    • Abulia.
    • Apathy.

References

  1. Park JH, Lee SB, Lee TJ, Lee DY, Jhoo JH, Youn JC, Choo IH, Choi EA, Jeong JW, Choe JY, Woo JI, Kim KW (2007). "Depression in vascular dementia is quantitatively and qualitatively different from depression in Alzheimer's disease". Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 23 (2): 67–73. doi:10.1159/000097039. PMID 17114882.
  2. Moretti R, Torre P, Antonello RM, Cazzato G (January 2006). "Behavioral alterations and vascular dementia". Neurologist. 12 (1): 43–7. doi:10.1097/01.nrl.0000186806.54314.e8. PMID 16547446.
  3. Fuh JL, Wang SJ, Cummings JL (October 2005). "Neuropsychiatric profiles in patients with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia". J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatry. 76 (10): 1337–41. doi:10.1136/jnnp.2004.056408. PMID 16170072.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Sachdev PS, Brodaty H, Valenzuela MJ, Lorentz L, Looi JC, Wen W, Zagami AS (March 2004). "The neuropsychological profile of vascular cognitive impairment in stroke and TIA patients". Neurology. 62 (6): 912–9. PMID 15037692.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Meguro K, Akanuma K, Ouchi Y, Meguro M, Nakamura K, Yamaguchi S (July 2013). "Vascular dementia with left thalamic infarction: neuropsychological and behavioral implications suggested by involvement of the thalamic nucleus and the remote effect on cerebral cortex. The Osaki-Tajiri project". Psychiatry Res. 213 (1): 56–62. doi:10.1016/j.pscychresns.2012.12.004. PMID 23693088.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Sachdev P, Kalaria R, O'Brien J, Skoog I, Alladi S, Black SE, Blacker D, Blazer DG, Chen C, Chui H, Ganguli M, Jellinger K, Jeste DV, Pasquier F, Paulsen J, Prins N, Rockwood K, Roman G, Scheltens P (2014). "Diagnostic criteria for vascular cognitive disorders: a VASCOG statement". Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord. 28 (3): 206–18. doi:10.1097/WAD.0000000000000034. PMC 4139434. PMID 24632990.
  7. 7.0 7.1 Moulin S, Labreuche J, Bombois S, Rossi C, Boulouis G, Hénon H, Duhamel A, Leys D, Cordonnier C (July 2016). "Dementia risk after spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage: a prospective cohort study". Lancet Neurol. 15 (8): 820–829. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(16)00130-7. PMID 27133238.

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