Psychopathology of vascular brain diseases (review)

Based on the analysis of national and foreign research literature issued in the last decade and interpretation of the obtained research results contemporary understanding of mental disorders of vascular genesis is presented; their systematization is improved; psychopathological manifestations in various forms of vascular diseases of the brain are studied; pressing issues of treatment, prevention, organization, and provision of care to these patients are considered. From the standpoint of the biopsychosocial approach to the understanding of multifactorial diseases (in particular cerebrovascular disorders), analysis of vascular mental disorders presents a particular clinical interest for a wide range of professionals (general practitioners, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical psychologists).