VASCULAR DEMENTIA Flashcards
1
Q
occurs in those who suffer multiple, bilateral, gray matter (cortex, thalamus, basal ganglia) and white matter (centrum semiovale) infarcts over the course of months/years
A
Vascular (Multi-Infarct) Dementia
2
Q
vascular dementia is caused by?
A
cerebral atherosclerosis
thrombosis
cerebral arteriolar sclerosis
3
Q
who does vascular dementia occur in?
A
those suffering multiple, bilateral gray matter and white matter infarcts
4
Q
characterized by?
A
dementia
gait abnormalities
pseudo bulbar signs
