Vascular dementia is less common than Alzheimer's disease because ________

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Vascular dementia is caused by a series of small strokes or a major stroke that affects blood flow to the brain, leading to cognitive decline. As a result, patients with vascular dementia are more vulnerable to sudden death from stroke or cardiovascular disease. Alzheimer's disease, on the other hand, is the most common cause of dementia and is caused by the accumulation of amyloid plaques and tau protein tangles in the brain.

Vascular Dementia Is Less Common Than Alzheimer's Disease Because ________