Association between Hypertension and Vascular Dementia

Abstract

Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of Dementia and the rising frequency of the disease in developing countries. Vascular dementia is characterized by a loss in cognitive function, apathy, and depression, and can finally lead to death. It is most typically associated with vascular risk factors or after a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke. Blood pressure has been discovered as a potential risk factor for vascular dementia, as well as a known causal risk factor for stroke. However, investigations on the link between blood pressure and vascular dementia have shown mixed results.