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http://repo.knmu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/19239| Title: | Prevention of vascular dementia in the elderly patients |
| Authors: | Malyk, Nataliia Малик, Наталья Витальевна Малик, Наталія Віталіївна |
| Keywords: | vascular dementia cognitive impairments cognitive dysfunction |
| Issue Date: | 16-Mar-2018 |
| Citation: | Malyk N. V. Prevention of vascular dementia in the elderly patients / N. V. Malyk // Патологія судин з позицій поліпрофільного підходу : матеріали науково-практичної конференції з міжнародною участю, Харків, 16 березня 2018 р. / Харківський національний медичний університет. – Харків, 2018. – С. 11–12. |
| Abstract: | Vascular dementia is violation of cognitive function in elderly people as a result of small cerebral infarcts on the background of hypertension. Cognitive impairments are manifested by a decrease memory for current events, a decrease concentration of attention, slowing of thinking, narrowing of the circle of interests. Cognitive impairments may be moderate, but may reach a degree of dementia. Cognitive impairments is often accompanied by behavioral disorders (irritability, aggressiveness) and affective impairments (anxiety, depression). Cognitive impairments is a significant factor of disease prognosis, the effectiveness of treatment and rehabilitation. They determine the dynamics of the quality of life and social adaptation of patients. |
| URI: | https://repo.knmu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/19239 |
| Appears in Collections: | Наукові праці. Кафедра загальної практики – сімейної медицини та внутрішніх хвороб |
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