《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2008, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (03): 214-216.

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Neuropsychological Profile and Problems in Vascular Cognitive Impairment(review)

ZHOU Ai-hong, JIA Jian-ping, MIN Bao-quan   

  1. Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
  • Received:2007-08-17 Published:2008-03-01 Online:2008-03-01

Abstract: Vascular cognitive impairment(VCI)is a continuum including early cognitive impairment to dementia caused by cerebral vascular disease.VCI was introduced to identify cognitive decline in early stage for valid treatment.There is inconsistence about the cognitive impairment profile in VCI.This paper reviewed the neuropsychological features of VCI.The problems existed in researches were also discussed.

Key words: vascular cognitive impairment, dementia, neuropsychology, review