Findings from New York Medical College Provides New Data about Dementia (The Association Between Cardiovascular Disease and Dementia: a Review of Trends In Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Pathophysiologic Mechanisms, and Clinical Implications).

A report from New York Medical College discusses the relationship between cardiovascular disease and dementia. The research highlights the predicted increase in neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia, due to the aging population. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, are also identified as potential contributors to dementia. The study explores the pathophysiologic mechanisms connecting cardiovascular disease and dementia, including cerebral hypoperfusion and the accumulation of amyloid beta plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. The research suggests that managing cardiovascular disease risk factors may reduce the risk of developing dementia. [Extracted from the article]