Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia depending on
geographical location, it accounts for 10-50% of cases of dementia. In recent
studies the frequency of vascular dementia has been found to be higher than
expected. Because vascular causes of cognitive impairment are common, may be
preventable, and may benefit from therapy, early detection and accurate
assessment of vascular cognitive impairment and vascular disease are important
challenges for the practicing clinician. This book helps to address those
challenges.