Nanda Nursing Diagnosis

Vascular Dementia Dementia describe the loss of mental abilities associated with the gradual death of brain cells. Vascular dementia is caused by reduced blood flow to the brain due to a problem with the blood vessels that supply. Part of the brain become damaged and eventually die from lack of oxygen and nutrients. However, unlike other forms of dementia, many cases of vascular dementia can be prevented. Early Warning Signs Many cases of vascular dementia began with the early warning signs that can be treated. This initial phase is known as 'vascular cognitive impairment'. If the disease is caught at this stage, brain damage can be stopped and vascular dementia can be prevented. People with vascular cognitive impairment may begin to show symptoms of dementia, such as slowness of thinking, difficulty with planning, memory loss, problems with language, and mood or behavior changes. These symptoms indicate that some brain damage has occurred and must be treated immediately. If y...