Controlling hypertension can prevent dementia

Dementia is a prevalent neurodegenerative condition leading to cognitive decline and memory loss. Common symptoms include confusion, mood changes, and impaired judgment. While there’s no cure, early diagnosis, caregiver support, and cognitive therapy can enhance well-being. It affects millions of people worldwide, causing difficulties in daily activities and impacting overall quality of life. Common types of dementia include Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia( Parkinson’s ).

Vascular dementia is a prevalent form of dementia caused by impaired blood flow to the brain, leading to cognitive decline. It is often present with other types of dementia. It is often a result of stroke, small vessel disease, or other conditions affecting blood vessels in the brain.

Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia, for every 100 people with dementia, 20 of those will have vascular dementia.

Symptoms can vary but may include difficulties with memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and language. Managing vascular dementia involves treating the underlying vascular conditions, adopting a healthy lifestyle, and implementing strategies to enhance cognitive function.

A systolic blood pressure target of 130 mmhg is protective against dementia and prevents cognitive decline. (European Hypertension Guidelines 2018).

It can also occur after Heart attack if the heart is not functioning full. Also the risk factors are also very similar to other cardiovascular diseases.