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Other forms of dementia include preventable and treatable causes of dementia. However, one form that would potentially be higher on the list if this patient had a history of hypertension (poorly controlled), hyperlipidemia, and was
a smoker could be vascular dementia (VaD). VAD is a is caused by a range of conditions that disrupt blood flow to the brain and affect memory, thinking, and behavior. While There
is not any current research evidence that nonvascular factors play a role in this disease the link between cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, excessive alcohol intake and smoking. For
example, which can damage small blood vessels in the brain, affecting parts of the brain responsible for thinking and memory?
It is important in that context to understand the preventable and treatable causes of dementia. This article exposes the link between dementia and heart disease in all its forms, including coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, valvular disease, and heart failure. This article also explores the cardiovascular risk factors and emphasizes that several of them are preventable and treatable. In addition to medical therapies, the lifestyle changes that may be useful in retarding the onset of dementia are also summarized.
loss of brain function and overall global cognitive ability. It is the result of progressive impairment in more than one cognitive domain, leading to an eventual loss of the ability to perform all tasks of daily living.
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Types of
dementia include Alzheimer’s disease (AD), vascular dementia (VaD)
Disorientation
Trouble speaking or understanding speech
Physical stroke symptoms, such as a
sudden headache
Difficulty walking
Poor balance
Numbness or paralysis on one side of the face or the body
Any condition that damages blood vessels anywhere in the body can cause brain changes linked to vascular dementia
1. There is no evidence that nonvascular factors may be contributing to cognitive decline.
Don't smoke.
2. Keep your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar within recommended limits.
3. Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
4. Exercise.
5. Maintain a healthy weight.
6. Limit alcohol consumption
7. There is no evidence that nonvascular factors may be contributing to cognitive decline.
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