Vascular dementiaSee multi-infarct dementia or MID. is a general term describing problems with reasoning, planning, judgment,
memory and other thought processes caused by brain damage from impaired blood flow to
your brain.
You can develop vascular dementiaSee multi-infarct dementia or MID. after a stroke blocks an artery in your brain, but strokes
don't always cause vascular dementiaSee multi-infarct dementia or MID.. Whether a stroke affects your thinking and reasoning
depends on your stroke's severity and location. Vascular dementiaSee multi-infarct dementia or MID. can also result from other
conditions that damage blood vessels and reduce circulation, depriving your brain of vital
oxygen and nutrients. (MayoClinic.com)
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