title: Vascular contributions to cognitive impairment.
abstract: Unlike many neurodegenerative causes of cognitive impairment and dementia, vascular damage is preventable. Despite the heterogeneity of vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) and the complexity of its clinical presentations, the potential for limiting progression and changing the trajectory of damage makes it all the more important for physicians to be educated about the syndrome and to remain vigilant when taking care of patients. In this review, we outline an approach to patients with possible VCI, summarize current treatment and prevention guidelines, and provide an overview with case examples.
authors.affiliation: Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute and the Departments of Neurology, Public Health Sciences, and the Neuroscience Program (CBW), Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL; and Department of Neurology, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute and Department of Medicine (AF), Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: Clinton B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.affiliation: Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute and the Departments of Neurology, Public Health Sciences, and the Neuroscience Program (CBW), Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, FL; and Department of Neurology, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute and Department of Medicine (AF), Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Flores