Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment & Dementia (VCID)

The Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID) topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of memory impairment and other cognitive dysfunction due to vascular disease or injury in the brain. This category was formerly known as Vascular Cognitive Impairment/Dementia (renamed in 2023).

The vascular system is a network of vessels that move blood, lymph, nutrients, and hormones as well as oxygen and other gases throughout the human body. This system helps protect the body from infection and disease. Damage to the vascular system is linked to a higher risk of many types of dementia. These vascular contributions to VCID are of great interest for researchers, as understanding these factors may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive decline in the future.