Video: What is vascular dementia?
An estimated 55 million people are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. Vascular diseases contribute to approximately 25% of all diagnoses.
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Cardiovascular Diseases: News and Research on Intracranial Arteriosclerosis
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Research finds risk of dementia nearly three times higher the first year after a stroke
Having a stroke may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia. The risk of dementia was the highest in the first year after a stroke and remained elevated over a period of 20 years, according to preliminary research ...
Feb 1, 2024
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Placenta cells may lower blood pressure
Scientists from La Trobe University and the Hudson Institute have demonstrated that cells from placentas could have therapeutic benefits for patients suffering from high blood pressure.
Jan 31, 2024
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What you can do now to prevent memory loss
For many, minor memory loss, sometimes referred to as a senior moment, is a normal part of aging. However, more significant memory loss that disrupts your life can be an early sign of dementia. Older adults are at risk for ...
Dec 20, 2023
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Coronary heart disease before age 45 may increase risk of dementia later in life
Adults diagnosed with coronary heart disease, especially before the age of 45, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia later in life, according to new research published ...
Nov 29, 2023
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Earlier onset of atrial fibrillation linked to risk of developing all-cause dementia
Earlier onset of atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased risk of developing all-cause dementia, vascular dementia (VD), and Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online Nov. 8 in JAMA Network ...
Nov 10, 2023
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High biological age may increase the risk of dementia and stroke
People who have a higher biological age than their actual chronological age have a significantly increased risk of stroke and dementia, especially vascular dementia. These are the results of a study from Karolinska Institutet ...
Nov 5, 2023
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High risk for psychiatric disorders seen before dementia diagnosis
Patients with dementia have markedly increased risks for psychiatric disorders before dementia diagnosis, according to a study published online Oct. 17 in JAMA Network Open.
Oct 20, 2023
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How your blood vessels tolerate high blood pressure
A research group at Lund University has studied how a molecular sensor located in the blood vessel wall, controls how the vessel compensates for high blood pressure. As we age, the sensor deteriorates, which can worsen vascular ...
Oct 12, 2023
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Study discovers possible tool to diagnose common contributor to vascular dementia
A research team led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC has discovered that a non-invasive eye exam may be a possible tool for screening Black Americans and other people from underdiagnosed and high-risk populations for ...
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