Dementia at old age: a clinical end-point of atherosclerotic disease

Authors
Blauw, GJ Bollen, ELEM van Buchem, MA Westendorp, RGJ
Citation
Gj. Blauw et al., Dementia at old age: a clinical end-point of atherosclerotic disease, EUR H J SUP, 3(N), 2001, pp. N16-N19
Citations number
35
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL SUPPLEMENTS
ISSN journal
1520765X → ACNP
Volume
3
Issue
N
Year of publication
2001
Pages
N16 - N19
Database
ISI
SICI code
1520-765X(200111)3:N<N16:DAOAAC>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
The main causes of dementia at old age are Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. The clinical presentations of late-onset Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia can barely be differentiated. This clinical observation is supported by pathological findings. Late-onset dementia should be consid ered a multifactorial disease, in which both vascular factors and amyloid d ispositions contribute to cognitive decline. (C) 2001 The European Society of Cardiology.