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- Causes about 10-20% of all diagnosis of dementia
- Approximately 25% of people with AD will also have VaD
- There is a sudden onset and step wise progression
- It is caused by damage to blood vessels and a lack of oxygen getting to the brain. It is related to strokes and TIA’S
- It is sometimes called Multi-Infarct Dementia (MID)
- Not all areas of the brain may be affected so symptoms can be patchy
- Distinct mood changes (depression, sudden inappropriate changes)
- There can be a patchy picture – memory may be less affected
- Personality changes