Vascular Cognitive Impairment

This comprehensive textbook delves into vascular cognitive impairment (VCI), a condition resulting from multiple small strokes and now recognized as the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. The book introduces a new definition for VCI, emphasizing early detection, prompt treatment, and prevention of disease progression. It offers insights into the historical background, prevalence, risk factors, and economic consequences of VCI, as well as the pathological processes involved. Contributions from an expert team of international contributors provide a comprehensive summary of the current state of knowledge in this field.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Overview: Provides an in-depth understanding of vascular cognitive impairment, covering its definition, prevalence, risk factors, and economic impact.
• Pathological Insights: Summarizes current knowledge of the pathological processes involved in VCI, incorporating findings from genetic and imaging studies.
• Diagnostic and Management Strategies: Examines opportunities for early diagnosis, prevention, and management options, informed by ongoing clinical trials.
• Expert Contributions: Features insights from leading experts in the field, ensuring authoritative and up-to-date information.
• New Diagnostic Framework: Moves away from an Alzheimer-based diagnostic paradigm towards one more appropriately tailored for vascular disease, providing a framework for a new understanding of this complex, disabling, but preventable condition.