DISABILITY DUE TO BINSWANGER DISEASE – LITERATURE REVIEW

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594122423019

• Palavras-chave: Cognitive impairment; Binswanger's disease; Vascular dementia.

• Keywords: Cognitive impairment; Binswanger's disease; Vascular dementia.

• Abstract:

  Introduction: Cognitive impairment in individuals with cerebrovascular disease results in difficulties in exercising one or more advanced mental functions, which may progress to dementia, in which a long-lasting deficiency in mental functions considerably impacts performance and functioning (CAMPUZANO SC, et al., 2022). Goal: To review the relationship between disabilities and binswanger's disease. Result: Binswanger-type microangiopathic vascular disease was identified more frequently due to advances in diagnostic imaging, which allows the detection of white matter damage and small brain strokes. The disease progresses slowly and is one of the most common forms of vascular disease affecting the brain. There are still many discussions about its etiology, pathophysiology and how it is classified (Ramos-Estébanez C, 2000). Conclusion: Binswanger's disease can be seen on imaging tests as leukoaraiosis. Symptoms include memory problems, lack of interest, disorientation, changes in behavior (euphoria, aggression), difficulties in speaking and swallowing, as well as difficulty walking (Ramos-Estébanez C, 2000).