Confusion Vascular

Vascular confusion is a disorder of consciousness caused by cerebrovascular diseases. It is characterized by impaired orientation in time and space, disorders of attention, memory and thinking.

The reasons for the development of vascular confusion are associated with insufficient blood supply to the brain due to atherosclerosis, hypertension, and vasculitis. Diseases lead to narrowing of the lumen of blood vessels and disruption of cerebral blood flow.

The leading symptoms are disorientation in time and space, decreased criticism of one’s condition. Patients confuse the time of day, do not recognize loved ones, and cannot say their name and age. Short-term memory, attention, and logical thinking are impaired.

The diagnosis is made based on the clinical picture and data from computer or magnetic resonance imaging of the brain. Treatment is aimed at eliminating the causes of vascular disorders and restoring cerebral hemodynamics. Vascular and nootropic drugs are used. The prognosis depends on the severity and reversibility of vascular brain damage.

Vascular psychoses are not as common as bacterial or viral ones, but they cause serious impairment of cognitive functions. Occurs in patients after swelling and disruption of the blood supply to the brain. Patients experience visual hallucinations. Vascular psychosis can be distinguished from other disorders by symptoms of panic or fear of persecution. The patient’s agony is as follows: he is afraid to die, complains of fear of death, goes into an excited state, and delirium appears.