[S-46] Symposium 46
Cerebral small vessel disease up-to-date

[S-46-2] Cerebral small vessel disease and dementia: a role of arterial stiffness

^○Naoki Saji (Center for Comprehensive Care and Research on Memory Disorders, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Japan)

Cerebral small vessel disease is associated with many symptoms such as stroke, dementia, Parkinsonism and mood disorder, however, its pathological mechanism has not been fully elucidated. We introduce the latest topics of cerebral small vessel disease, an important target for neurologists.

Education
1993-1999: Gifu University, Japan, M.D.
2007-2011: Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan, Ph.D.

Professional Experiences
1999-2003: Resident/Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, Gifu University hospital and the affiliated hospitals
2003-2011: Head, Department of Neurology, Hyogo Brain and Heart Center at Himeji
2011-2015: Lecturer/Associate Professor, Department of Stroke Medicine, Kawasaki Medical School
2015-present: Head/Vice Director, Center for Comprehensive Care and Research on Memory Disorders, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology