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A brain-imaging study can help your doctor zero in on more likely causes for your symptoms and rule out other causes. Brain-imaging procedures your doctor may recommend to help diagnose vascular dementia include: Computerized tomography (CT) scan. For a CT scan, you'll lie on a narrow table that slides into a small chamber.
So they often try to rule out other health problems that might cause the same symptoms. Your doctor might do a few tests, including: Ask you about your medical history and do a physical exam; Blood tests that check the levels of hormones or vitamins in your body. The wrong amounts can cause other types of dementia.