Publications by authors named "Ellen Chang Wong"
Continuum (Minneap Minn)
June 2022
Article Synopsis
- - This article reviews vascular cognitive impairment and dementia, focusing on causes like different types of cerebrovascular diseases (e.g., atherosclerosis) and the importance of recognizing rare inherited conditions.
- - Recent research categorizes vascular dementia into four phenotypes, highlighting the importance of managing cardiovascular risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol to prevent cognitive decline.
- - Diagnosis relies on thorough clinical evaluations and neuroimaging; managing risk factors is crucial since vascular cognitive impairment is a leading cause of dementia without degeneration.
