It is widely recognized that strokes are the primary cause of acquired disability, the third leading cause of death, and a major contributor to dementia. Vascular dementias, collectively referred to as post-stroke dementia, encompass various conditions that develop after a stroke, including:

Multi-infarct dementia (MID)

Vascular dementia (VaD)

Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI)

Post-stroke cognitive impairment

This article aims to review the different forms of vascular dementia, their risk factors, and the diagnostic criteria associated with these conditions.



Key words: Stroke, vascular dementia, Risk factors Diagnosis