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Cardiovascular diseases and risk of dementia in the general population

  • By

  • Jiao Luo

  • Ida Juul Rasmussen

  • Børge G Nordestgaard

  • Anne Tybjærg-Hansen

  • Jesper Qvist Thomassen

  • Ruth Frikke-Schmidt

  • March 6, 2025

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    Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are linked to an increased risk of all-cause dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and vascular dementia.

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    Observational studies show hazard ratios for dementia risk associated with CVDs can reach up to 7.00.

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    Genetic susceptibility to ischaemic stroke correlates with higher risks of all-cause dementia and its subtypes.

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    Mendelian randomization analyses support causal relationships between stroke, ischaemic heart disease, and dementia.

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    Integrating CVD prevention strategies is crucial for early intervention to reduce dementia risk.

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Cardiovascular diseases and risk of dementia in the general population

  • by Jiao Luo, Ida Juul Rasmussen, Børge G Nordestgaard, Anne Tybjærg-Hansen, Jesper Qvist Thomassen, Ruth Frikke-Schmidt

  • March 6, 2025

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