Vascular dementia Flashcards
1
Q
give three features that suggest vascular dementia
A
sudden onset
stepwise deterioration
risk factors for cardiovascular disease
2
Q
what is the peak age of onset for vascular dementia
A
60-70 years
3
Q
what gender is more frequently affected
A
males
4
Q
describe the clinical features of vascular dementia
A
emotional and personality changes tend to occur early followed by cognitive defects
depression and confusion common
5
Q
what is the average lifespan from age of onset
A
5 years
6
Q
what are the most common causes of death from vascular dementia
A
IHD
CVA
renal failure
