Association between atherosclerosis and Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Published in: Brain and behavior (2020)

Atherosclerosis is significantly associated with AD. CIMT might be a useful marker to predict the risk of AD and assess the vascular burden. The finding is also important for possible prevention and treatment of AD in the future.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
cognitive decline
current status
type diabetes
combination therapy
smoking cessation