SUBCORTICAL ARTERIOSCLEROTIC ENCEPHALOPATHY

Subcortical Arteriosclerotic Encephalopathy also named as binswanger disease is a form of multi-infarct dementia (Caused by damage to deep white brain matter). It is characterized by loss of memory and intellectual function and by changes in mood. Sometimes it is referred to as subcortical dementia, is a rare form of dementia characterized by cerebrovascular lesions in the deep white-matter of the brain, loss of memory and cognition, and mood changes.

SYNONYMS OF SUBCORTICAL ARTERIOSCLEROTIC ENCEPHALOPATHY

Synonyms and related keywords:

1. Arteriosclerotic Dementia.
2. Binswanger Disease.
3. Encephalopathy.
4. Binswanger.
5. Leukoencephalopathy.
6. Subcortical.

CAUSES OF SUBCORTICAL ARTERIOSCLEROTIC ENCEPHALOPATHY

Subcortical Arteriosclerotic Encephalopathy is a slow progressive dementia that is characterized by damage to small penetrating blood vessels in the sub cortical regions of the brain.

SYMPTOMS OF SUBCORTICAL ARTERIOSCLEROTIC ENCEPHALOPATHY

Symptoms of Subcortical Arteriosclerotic Encephalopathy:

1. Mood changes.
2. Disease of heart valves.
3. Blood abnormalities.
4. Chronic hypertension.
5. Abnormal blood pressure.
6. Blood abnormalities.

DIAGNOSIS OF SUBCORTICAL ARTERIOSCLEROTIC ENCEPHALOPATHY

Test under diagnosis are:

1. Blood Test.
2. X-Rays.
3. Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
4. Electroencephalogram.

TREATMENT OF SUBCORTICAL ARTERIOSCLEROTIC ENCEPHALOPATHY

Treatment of Subcortical Arteriosclerotic Encephalopathy is symptomatic, often involving the use of medications to control high blood pressure, depression, heart arrhythmias and low blood pressure.