Cardiovascular Disease and Dementia: Exploring Intersections, Risks, and Therapeutic Challenges
Lillian Huang,
Juliet Meir,
William H. Frishman
et al.
Abstract:This review examines the complex bidirectional relationship between cardiovascular disease and various dementia subtypes, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. Traditional cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and diabetes mellitus are strongly linked to the development of dementia. Emerging evidence indicates that cognitive decline can exacerbate cardiovascular risks through heightened inflammatory re… Show more
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