Delirium Vascular

Delirium of the vascular type (Vascular delirium) is an acute disorder of consciousness, accompanied by hallucinations, delusions, overestimation of one’s own personality, sometimes in the nature of megalomania, and anxiety attacks. As well as detachment from reality and lack of connection between experienced events. These phenomena occur against the background of an increased reaction of the circulatory system, which can usually be caused by serious diseases such as systemic inflammation of the arteries. Very often, this type of delirium turns out to be a sign of progressive atherosclerosis or multiple sclerosis, an atherosclerotic vascular disease that impairs blood flow to various parts of the body. As a result, certain areas of the brain do not receive enough oxygen and nutrients, which leads to the development of impaired cognitive functions and behavioral reactions, which are characteristic of vascular delirium. In other words, disruption of blood supply to certain areas of the brain leads to disorders of consciousness and mood.

The main symptoms of vascular delirium: acute hallucinations and behavioral disturbances; the patient may see ghosts, crawling worms, humanoid creatures; panic develops, a feeling of helplessness and fear arises. For recovery, it is important to ensure access to medication support and hospitalization for patients as soon as possible. A necessary condition is high