Vascular dementia and the heart: when the most vital organ is connected to the brain

Did you know that the health of the heart directly influences the health of the brain?

This was recently explained by Dr. Tomás Bertolino, cardiologist at INSCOR Barcelona, in his interview on COPE.
You can listen to it here at LinkedIn

What is vascular dementia?

Vascular dementia is a type of cognitive impairment caused by poor blood circulation in the brain.
When the vessels are damaged - by high blood pressure, cholesterol or small strokes - the brain does not receive enough oxygen, and gradually loses mental alertness.

It does not come on suddenly: it is the result of years of untreated or poorly controlled cardiovascular problems. That's why taking care of your heart is a direct way to protect your memory and thinking.

Heart and brain: one system

The brain needs a constant flow of blood to function properly.
If the heart does not pump well or the vessels are blocked, oxygen does not get through. This can lead to micro-strokes in the brain or even vascular dementia.

As Dr. Bertolino pointed out:
"A healthy heart means a healthy brain. Cardiovascular health and cognitive health go hand in hand".

How to prevent vascular dementia

Prevention is in your hands. Here are the key points recommended by our cardiology team in Barcelona:

Control your blood pressure and cholesterol.
Follow a Mediterranean diet.
Move every day.
Avoid smoking and excess alcohol.
Have regular cardiac check-ups.

Conclusion

Vascular dementia can be prevented by taking care of cardiovascular risk factors.
At INSCOR Barcelona, we work to protect your heart and your brain with personalised and close medical care.

Order your cardiovascular check-up and start taking care of the most important thing today: your health and your mind.