vascular cognitive impairment

Validating VasCog-2-WSO Criteria: Early MRI Detection of Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Mortality Risk in Stroke- and Dementia-Free Adults

By MedXY 08/04/2026

The VasCog-2-WSO criteria effectively detect MRI-defined vascular cognitive impairment in asymptomatic adults, correlating with increased cardiovascular risk and mortality, highlighting their utility for early diagnosis and community risk stratification.

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Predicting the Path to Dementia: Five-Year Progression from Mild to Major Vascular Cognitive Impairment Following Ischemic Stroke

By MedXY 02/17/2026

A five-year prospective study reveals that 13.6% of stroke patients with mild cognitive impairment progress to major VCI, identifying age, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, and small vessel disease as key predictors for long-term cognitive decline.

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Tau Links Amyloid and Vascular Burden to Faster Clinical Decline: Chronicity Reveals Synergy Between White Matter Injury and Amyloid in Dementia Progression

By MedXY 11/05/2025

Longer years above amyloid and white matter hyperintensity positivity predict faster clinical decline. White matter vascular burden amplifies amyloid-related progression, and tau accumulation mediates this effect, highlighting targets and timing for intervention.