Vascular dementia pathophysiology

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview[edit | edit source]

The exact pathogenesis of [disease name] is not fully understood.

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It is thought that [disease name] is the result of / is mediated by / is produced by / is caused by either [hypothesis 1], [hypothesis 2], or [hypothesis 3].

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[Pathogen name] is usually transmitted via the [transmission route] route to the human host.

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Following transmission/ingestion, the [pathogen] uses the [entry site] to invade the [cell name] cell.

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[Disease or malignancy name] arises from [cell name]s, which are [cell type] cells that are normally involved in [function of cells].

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The progression to [disease name] usually involves the [molecular pathway].

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The pathophysiology of [disease/malignancy] depends on the histological subtype.

Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]

Physiology[edit | edit source]

The normal physiology of [name of process] can be understood as follows:

Pathogenesis[edit | edit source]

• It is understood that vascular dementia is caused by either cerebral or cardiac hypo perfusion.^[1]
• The progression to [disease name] usually involves the [molecular pathway].
• The pathophysiology of [disease/malignancy] depends on the histological subtype.

Genetics[edit | edit source]

[Disease name] is transmitted in [mode of genetic transmission] pattern.

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Genes involved in the pathogenesis of [disease name] include:

• [Gene1]
• [Gene2]
• [Gene3]

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The development of [disease name] is the result of multiple genetic mutations such as:

• [Mutation 1]
• [Mutation 2]
• [Mutation 3]

Associated Conditions[edit | edit source]

Conditions associated with [disease name] include:

• [Condition 1]
• [Condition 2]
• [Condition 3]

Gross Pathology[edit | edit source]

On gross pathology, [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3] are characteristic findings of [disease name].

Microscopic Pathology[edit | edit source]

On microscopic histopathological analysis, [feature1], [feature2], and [feature3] are characteristic findings of [disease name].

References[edit | edit source]

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