Abstract:

Vascular dementia is a syndrome of severe cognitive impairment caused by cerebrovascular disease.With the increase of the incidence of cerebrovascular disease, the incidence of vascular dementia also increases, bringing serious psychological pressure and family pressure to patients.Clinically, the treatment of this disease is mainly drug intervention, including etiological treatment and symptom treatment.In recent years, as a therapy with simple operation, economical and secure treatment, but fewer side effects, acupuncture plays an increasingly important role in the clinical treatment of vascular dementia.By reviewing the literature on acupuncture treatment of vascular dementia in the recent decade, the author summarized the various acupuncture methods in the treatmentof the disease, to provide reference for clinical practice and research.

Key words: Acupuncture-moxibustion, Dementia, vascular, Review