Cognitive decline significantly contributes to disability in older individuals. We previously demonstrated cross-sectionally that arterial stiffness [pulse wave velocity (PWV)] was associated with memory loss independently of traditional cardiovascular risk factors and of neuroimaging findings in older individuals without prior stroke. The present study aimed to evaluate PWV as a predictor of longitudinal changes in cognitive function in older individuals reporting memory problems.

Scuteri, A., Tesauro, M., Appolloni, S., Preziosi, F., Brancati, A., Volpe, M. (2007). Arterial stiffness as an independent predictor of longitudinal changes in cognitive function in the older individual. JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION, 25(5), 1035-1040 [10.1097/HJH.0b013e3280895b55].

Arterial stiffness as an independent predictor of longitudinal changes in cognitive function in the older individual

Tesauro, M;
2007-01-01

Abstract

Cognitive decline significantly contributes to disability in older individuals. We previously demonstrated cross-sectionally that arterial stiffness [pulse wave velocity (PWV)] was associated with memory loss independently of traditional cardiovascular risk factors and of neuroimaging findings in older individuals without prior stroke. The present study aimed to evaluate PWV as a predictor of longitudinal changes in cognitive function in older individuals reporting memory problems.
2007
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/09 - MEDICINA INTERNA
English
Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Arteries; Cognition; Elasticity; Female; Humans; Longitudinal Studies; Male; Memory Disorders; Pulse
Scuteri, A., Tesauro, M., Appolloni, S., Preziosi, F., Brancati, A., Volpe, M. (2007). Arterial stiffness as an independent predictor of longitudinal changes in cognitive function in the older individual. JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION, 25(5), 1035-1040 [10.1097/HJH.0b013e3280895b55].
Scuteri, A; Tesauro, M; Appolloni, S; Preziosi, F; Brancati, A; Volpe, M
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