Vascular Dementia and Lewy Body Dementia
Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. It is caused by damage to the brain's blood vessels, which can disrupt blood flow and oxygen supply to brain cells. Symptoms of vascular dementia can vary depending on the location and severity of the damage, but they may include memory loss, difficulty thinking, and problems with movement.
Lewy body dementia is a type of dementia that is characterized by the presence of abnormal protein deposits called Lewy bodies in the brain. These deposits can interfere with the brain's communication pathways, leading to a variety of symptoms, including cognitive decline, visual hallucinations, and movement problems. Lewy body dementia is the third most common cause of dementia.
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