Cognitive Deficits of Large-Vessel and Small-Vessel Vascular Dementia (P6.238)

CONCLUSIONS: Patients with small-vessel VaD are more impaired than patients with large-vessel VaD in the patterns of cognitive deficits. Small-vessel VaD may contribute to cognitive decline by affecting language, visuospatial function and frontal/executive function.Study Supported by:Disclosure: Dr. Na has nothing to disclose. Dr. Yoo has nothing to disclose.

http://www.neurology.org/cgi/content/short/82/10_Supplement/P6.238?rss=1

Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Na, J.-Y., Yoo, B.-G. Tags: Aging, Dementia, and Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology: Memory Source Type: research