Vascular Dementia - Glossary

Glossary

Cognitive: Pertains to the mental process of thought, including perception, reasoning, intuition and memory.

Carotid artery: Main (right and left) artery of the neck which carries blood to the head and brain.

Atrial Fibrillation: A disorder of heart rhythm in which the normally regular contractions of the atria of the heart are replaced by rapid and random twitching, resulting in irregular and usually faster than usual contractions of the ventricles.

Rehabilitation: Treatment for an injury or illness aimed at restoring physical abilities.