Demencia vascular in Barranquilla, Colombia

Vascular Dementia

What is vascular dementia?

Vascular dementia is a decline in cognitive abilities related to disease or damage affecting the brain's blood vessels, including stroke and other forms of vascular brain injury. It can affect attention, memory, language, reasoning, processing speed and the ability to perform everyday activities.

When should I seek an evaluation for possible vascular dementia?

Professional evaluation is recommended when there are persistent or progressive changes in memory, attention, reasoning, behavior or independence, particularly after a stroke or in the presence of vascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or cardiovascular disease. Early assessment can help identify contributing causes and guide care.

What specialists diagnose and treat vascular dementia?

Neurologists and geriatricians play a key role in evaluating and monitoring vascular dementia. Neuropsychologists can provide detailed assessments of memory, attention, language and other cognitive functions. Psychiatrists can address symptoms such as depression, anxiety, sleep problems or behavioral changes. Primary care physicians, cardiovascular specialists and rehabilitation professionals such as physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language therapists may also be involved depending on the patient's needs.

Find specialists in vascular dementia

On MedicosDoc, you can find neurologists, geriatricians, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists and rehabilitation professionals with experience in vascular dementia, cognitive decline, memory problems, stroke-related difficulties and other neurological conditions. Explore the profiles related to this search and learn about their experience and assessment, treatment and follow-up options.