Vascular cognitive impairment: preventable dementia
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780192632678
Date de publication :
15 mai 2003
Dimensions :
24,7 x 17,3 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
857 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Vascular dementia, caused by multiple small strokes, is the second commonest cause of dementia behind Alzheimer's disease. 'Vascular Cognitive Impairment' presents a new definition for this class of cerebrovascular process, with an emphasis on early detection, prompt treatment and the prevention of disease progression.