Which of the following is(are) the risk factors for vascular dementia (VaD) after a stroke? (Select all that apply.)
a. Smoking
b. Male sex
c. Hypertension
d. Advancing age
e. Hyperlipidemia
f. African American
A, C, E
Smoking, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia are all risk factors for VaD after a stroke. Male sex, advancing age, and African-American ancestry are risk factor for VaD.
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A. Morning sickness B. Breast tenderness C. Urinary frequency D. Puffiness of the face
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