Maurice has suffered a series of small strokes, each of which has caused a small amount of damage to his brain. As a result, he has now been diagnosed with ____ dementia.
A) vascular
B) ischemic
C) functional
D) myocardial

Question

Maurice has suffered a series of small strokes, each of which has caused a small amount of damage to his brain. As a result, he has now been diagnosed with ____ dementia.​
A) ​vascular
B) ​ischemic
C) ​functional
D) ​myocardial

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Vascular dementia is caused by a series of small strokes that damage the brain, leading to cognitive decline and memory loss. Ischemic dementia refers specifically to dementia caused by a lack of blood flow to the brain, while functional and myocardial dementia are not recognized medical conditions.

Maurice Has Suffered a Series of Small Strokes, Each of Which