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Abdominal aortic calcification and cognitive function among older adults: Cross-sectional analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013-2014.

Jingkai WeiMohammed K AliTiansheng WangHanzhang Xu
Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2021)
The presence of AAC and greater severity of AAC, were associated with poorer cognitive function, particularly among older adults <75 years. Future research is expected to assess whether lowering global vascular risk can slow cognitive decline.
Keyphrases
  • cognitive decline
  • abdominal aortic
  • cross sectional
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • current status
  • chronic kidney disease