Week 11: Vascular Dementia Flashcards
1
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Risk factors for vascular dementia
A
Male HTN Arrthymia MI PVD Hyperlipemia DM Smoking ** things that damage vasculature of body**
2
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CM of vascular dementia
A
Generally localized to the area of CVA
•Can be gradual or abrupt onset
•Slow psychomotor functioning, depression
•Confusion, agitation, memory problems, unsteady gait, urinary incontinence, wandering, poor attention
3
Q
Dx
A
CT scans
Hx of CVA
4
Q
Treatment of vascular dementia
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Prevent further strokes
•Supportive care for symptoms, family support, similar to Alzheimer otherwise except no acetylcholinesterases or NMDA anatagonists.
5
Q
Caused by
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CVA
Often occurs with alz dementia
