Dementia arising from blocked blood vessels


By AGENCY
Vascular dementia can be caused by a narrowed or blocked artery (1) or a bleed in the brain (2). — Schering AG

The factors that raise the risk of heart disease and stroke can also raise the risk of dementia.

When blood vessels are damaged or blocked, it can deprive your brain of vital oxygen and nutrients, and that could lead to vascular dementia.

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