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Are These Common Risk Factors Leading You Towards Vascular Dementia?
Published: Oct 03, 2023
Vascular dementia risk factors include those that also lead to strokes. Identifying these can help prevent the onset of this type of dementia.
Common Risk Factors
Factors like advanced age, hypertension, and diabetes increase the risk of vascular dementia. Lifestyle choices such as smoking and lack of physical activity also contribute. Managing these can reduce the likelihood of developing the condition.
Poststroke Dementia Risk Factors
Dementia following a stroke is common, with certain factors increasing this risk. Prestroke history, such as age and diabetes, and stroke-related factors like aphasia, can lead to poststroke dementia. Understanding these risks can aid in prevention.
The Role of Cognitive Reserve
Cognitive reserve, or the brain's resilience to damage, affects dementia risk. Higher education and mental stimulation can lower the risk. While more studied in Alzheimer's, cognitive reserve's role in vascular dementia is gaining attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Age, hypertension, diabetes, and lifestyle choices like smoking.
Yes, stroke is a major risk factor for vascular dementia.
It may lower the risk by enhancing brain resilience.
Yes, lower physical activity is a risk factor.
Key Takeaways
Addressing risk factors could be your best defense against vascular dementia.
References
- Lackland DT, Roccella EJ, Deutsch AF, et al. Factors influencing the decline in stroke mortality. Stroke 2014; 45:315.
- Sharp SI, Aarsland D, Day S, et al. Hypertension is a potential risk factor for vascular dementia. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2011; 26:661.
- Hassing LB, Johansson B, Nilsson SE. Diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for vascular dementia. Int Psychogeriatr 2002; 14:239.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic. Always discuss health information with your healthcare provider.
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