Focusing on vascular cerebral dysfunction
10.3969/j.issn.1672-5921.2019.03.001
- Author:
Haiqing SONG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cerebral small vessel disease;
Cerebrovascular disorders;
Diffusion tensor imaging;
Vascular cerebral dysfunction
- From:
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
2019;16(3):113-115
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Vascular cerebral dysfunction refers to a brain dysfunction syndrome caused by cerebrovascular etiologies and diseases that lead to disorders of sensorimotor function,cognitive function and neuro-psychiatry. In the past decades,with the maturity of diagnostic concepts and advances of brain imaging technology,the detection of vascular burden in brain dysfunction has progressed remarkably. However,in daily practice,the definitive diagnosis of vascular brain dysfunction is still challenging. Because of the interindividual heterogeneity, very few general therapeutic principles which are applicable to all patients exist. Individualized therapeutic decision must be made from existing methods, including symptomatic treatment, supportive care and vascular risk factors management. It is hoped that there will be targeted etiological treatment in the future.
