Arterial stiffness and its influence on cerebral morphology and cognitive function.

Melanie HaideggerSimon LindenbeckEdith HoferChristina RodlerRobert ZweikerSabine PerlLukas PirpamerMarkus Kneihsl Author S Simon Fandler-Höfler Thomas GattringerChristian EnzingerReinhold Schmidt

Published in: Therapeutic advances in neurological disorders (2023)

This study shows a relationship of arterial stiffness and reduced total brain volume. Elevations in PWV during night-time are of greater importance than day-time measures.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
subarachnoid hemorrhage
cerebral ischemia
white matter
multiple sclerosis
physical activity
cerebral blood flow