Vascular dementia is often referred to as:
a. multi-infarct dementia
b. hypertensive dementia
c. brain dementia
d. dementia of circulation
A
Multi-infarct dementia is another term often used to describe vascular dementia. Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia. It accounts for 10% to 20% of all cases of dementia. It is typically the result of an individual experiencing multiple small strokes over a period of time.
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