Managing And Treating Binswanger's Disease

Binswanger's disease (BD), also known as subcortical vascular dementia, is a degenerative condition that affects the brain. This disease is progressive and occurs when layers of white matter located in the brain are damaged. The culprit to this damage is atherosclerosis, which is a cardiovascular condition where the arteries thicken and constrict. Binswanger's disease develops when the arteries that provide sustenance to the subcortical areas of the brain are obstructed. As a result, the brain tissues in this area die off, and the patient experiences a series of neurological and mental symptoms. The most common symptom of Binswanger's disease is a decrease in psychomotor skills. Other symptoms include forgetfulness and mood changes.