The ischaemic scale
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Scores over 7 suggest a vascular aetiology for dementia, whereas scores of 4 or less do not support a vascular aetiology. | |
| Abrupt onset | 2 |
| Stepwise deterioration | 1 |
| Fluctuating course | 2 |
| Nocturnal confusion | 1 |
| Relative preservation of personality | 1 |
| Depression | 1 |
| Somatic complaints | 1 |
| Emotional incontinence | 1 |
| History/presence of hypertension | 1 |
| History of strokes | 2 |
| Evidence of associated atherosclerosis | 1 |
| Focal neurologic symptoms | 2 |
| Focal neurologic signs | 2 |
| Total score | |