In the world of dementia publications, Alzheimer's disease has had the major
share of written material. There is a shortage of texts addressing other
dementias, especially those that relate to cerebrovascular disease. As studies
in this area slowly gain pace, it is timely to review the current state of
knowledge of the relationship between cerebrovascular disease and dementia and
to re-examine the concept. This second edition of Cerebrovascular Disease and
Dementia has been reorganized and expanded to include emphasis on primary and
secondary prevention of cerebrovascular disease as well as on the treatment of
cognitive impairment.