Vascular depression and cognitive dysfunction

Author: 

Bogolepova A.N.

Vascular depression is a very frequent and serious complication of cerebrovascular diseases. Vascular factors play an important role in the formation of affective disorders. Depression, in turn, also has a negative impact on the course of cardiovascular pathology, contributing to its progression, worsens the quality of life of patients, reduces functional activity, increases mortality, increases the risk of stroke. The diagnosis of vascular depression is confirmed by the detection of leulyoaaresis on an MRI, while the hyperinatheism of the deep parts of the white matter is important. Very important features of vascular depression are the presence of cognitive impairment and increasing the risk of dementia.