Vascular neurocognitive disorder

The full DSM-5-TR criteria are not included in this record. Everything the record does hold is shown below. Check DSM-5-TR before recording the diagnosis.

1. A

   Key feature A

   Criteria met for major or mild NCD

2. B

   Key feature B

   Clinical features consistent with vascular aetiology: decline in complex attention and executive function; temporal link to cerebrovascular event(s) or neuroimaging evidence of vascular pathology

3. C

   Key feature C

   Probable: neuroimaging with significant vascular pathology or temporal link to infarct; Possible: no neuroimaging or temporal link but clinical features present

4. D

   Key feature D

   Disturbance not better explained by another brain disease or systemic disorder

Mild / Major neurocognitive disorder

Degree of cognitive impairment and level of functional independence.

With behavioural disturbance

Agitation, mood change, psychosis, or other behavioural symptoms present.

Probable vascular NCD

Clinical features plus neuroimaging with significant vascular pathology or clear temporal link to stroke.

Possible vascular NCD

Clinical features present without definitive imaging or temporal relationship.