Prevention and treatment of cognitive impairment from the standpoint of effectiveness and safety

Authors

  • M.M. Seliuk Ukrainian Military Medical Academy, Kyiv, Ukraine
  • M.M. Kozachok Ukrainian Military Medical Academy, Kyiv, Ukraine
  • O.V. Seliuk Ukrainian Military Medical Academy, Kyiv, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22141/2224-0713.17.2.2021.229897

Keywords:

cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular pathology, cerebral circulation, insufficiency, cognitive functions, cognitive imbalance, prevention, treatment, safety, efficacy

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases rank first among non-infectious diseases in Ukraine. One of the threatening conditions is cerebrovascular complications. According to official statistics, cerebrovascular diseases are the second most common cause of death in Ukraine. The most common cause of cerebral vascular lesions is arterial hypertension. Impaired cerebral circulation is a result of high blood pressure and the progression of atherosclerosis. The Framingham Study found that increased blood pressure was associated with poorer cognitive performance such as attention and memory. Cognitive impairment in older people is one of the most pressing problems of modern medicine. Severe cognitive impairment, primarily vascular dementia, leads to complete or partial loss of self-management and independence of the patient, causing professional, social and domestic maladjustment. Early detection of cognitive imbalance and timely initiation of therapy is the key to effective patient care. Given the multifactorial mechanism of disorders leading to cognitive impairment, it is worth choosing drugs that have dual mechanisms of action. Cavinton is such an agent. It improves the blood supply to the brain (vasoactive effect and a positive influence on the rheological properties of the blood) and stimulates cerebral metabolism. Clinical studies and many years of experience in the use of Cavinton have confirmed its high efficacy and safety in the treatment of cognitive disorders. The most significant clinical effects were found with early administration of Cavinton. Thus, it is advisable to prescribe Cavinton to patients immediately, when the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases is detected, in order to prevent the development of cognitive impairment.

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Published

2021-11-15

How to Cite

Seliuk, M., Kozachok, M., & Seliuk, O. (2021). Prevention and treatment of cognitive impairment from the standpoint of effectiveness and safety. INTERNATIONAL NEUROLOGICAL JOURNAL, 17(2), 72–76. https://doi.org/10.22141/2224-0713.17.2.2021.229897

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