Multiple-Infarct Dementia

Also known as:  Arteriosclerotic Dementia;  Cerebrovascular Dementia;  Multi-Infarct Dementia;  Vascular Dementia

Multiple-Infarct Dementia is a type of Dementia.

 Multiple-Infarct Dementia is the second most common cause of Memory impairment and Dementia in Western nations.

 Mutiple-Infarct Dementia is responsible for 10% - 40% of all cases of Dementia.

 Mutiple-Infarct Dementia is more prevalent in men than in women.

Carotenoids

 Astaxanthin may improve Memory in Multiple-Infarct Dementia patients.  ^[1]

Prescribed Medications

 Antihypertensives may help to prevent Multiple-Infarct Dementia:  ^[2]

 ACE Inhibitors (especially those ACE Inhibitors that are capable of crosing the Blood-Brain Barrier such as Captopril and Perindopril) may help to prevent Multiple-Infarct Dementia. 

 Citalopram has been tested in the treatment of emotional disturbances in Multiple-Infarct Dementia patients and has been found to stabilize Emotions in these patients (note that Citalopram does NOT alter the degenerative course of Multiple-Infarct Dementia).

 Galanthamine (24 mg per day) may improve the condition of Multiple-Infarct Dementia patients.  ^[3]

 Memantine (20 mg per day) may improve the condition of Multiple-Infarct Dementia patients.  ^[4]

 Pentoxifylline may be useful for the treatment of Multiple-Infarct Dementia.  ^[5]

Polyphenols

 Quercetin may help to prevent Multiple-Infarct Dementia.  ^[6]

Recreational Drugs

 (Light-to-moderate consumption of) Alcohol may help to prevent Multiple-Infarct Dementia:  ^[7]

 Caution:  excessive consumption of Alcohol may increase the risk of Multiple-Infarct Dementia.