Atherosclerosis, a condition where arteries become narrowed and hardened due to plaque buildup, may play a role in Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Research suggests that atherosclerosis can impact cognitive function by reducing blood flow to the brain, leading to conditions like vascular dementia. Additionally, shared risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol contribute to both diseases. The presence of arterial plaques and compromised blood flow can exacerbate neurodegenerative processes in Alzheimer's patients, potentially accelerating cognitive decline. Understanding and managing vascular health through lifestyle changes and medical interventions could therefore be crucial not only for cardiovascular health but also for reducing the risk and progression of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Jacqueline Tuppen
Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Kaoru Sakatani
The University of Tokyo, Japan
Suren A Tatulian
University of Central Florida, United States
Constantina Mizis
The Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance, United States
Paul Y Song
NKGen Biotech, United States
Marco Ruggiero
Silver Spring Sagl, Switzerland
Title : Cerebral vascular calcium signaling in diabetic alzheimer's disease-related dementias
Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Title : Deep learning-based risk assessment of cognitive impairment using health examination data
Kaoru Sakatani, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Title : Evaluation of the neuroprotective potential of indicaxanthin from opuntia ficus indica fruit against dysmetabolism-related neurodegeneration both in vivo and in vitro
Mario Allegra, University of Palermo, Italy
Title : Cogs Club: Making a difference
Jacqueline Tuppen, Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Title : Development of imaging based biomarkers for neurovascular abnormalities in neurodegenerative diseases
Jun Hua, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, United States
Title : Psychosocial considerations in management of corticobasal degeneration
Esraa Askar, Forest Hills Hospital, United States