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Since stroke is an essential part of vascular dementia, [13] the goal is to prevent new strokes. This is attempted through reduction of stroke risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high blood lipid levels, atrial fibrillation, or diabetes mellitus. [2] [5] Medications for high blood pressure are used to prevent pre-stroke dementia. [19]
Primary hypertension, also known as essential hypertension, is the result of a consistent elevation of the force of blood being pumped throughout the body, whereas secondary hypertension is the result of high blood pressure due to another medical condition.> Diseases that can cause secondary hypertension include diabetic nephropathy, glomerular disease, polycystic kidney disease, cushing ...
The prevention of dementia involves reducing the number of risk factors for the development of dementia, and is a global health priority needing a global response. [1] [2] Initiatives include the establishment of the International Research Network on Dementia Prevention (IRNDP) [3] which aims to link researchers in this field globally, and the establishment of the Global Dementia Observatory ...
Deficiency in folate can cause an elevation of homocysteine within the blood, [24] as the clearance of homocysteine requires enzymatic action dependent on folate, and to a lesser extent, vitamins B 6 and B 12. Elevated homocysteine has been associated with increased risk of vascular events, as well as dementia. [25]
This study suggests that for those with cardiometabolic diseases, like heart disease, type 2 diabetes and/or stroke, their risk of developing dementia decreased by 31% when eating a diet high in ...
Recent research is looking at the way in which cardiovascular issue may play into the development of dementia, with one study suggesting that heparin, a common anticoagulant, may help delay ...
A new observational study involving nearly 122,000 adults suggests that a flavonoid-rich diet may significantly lower the risk of dementia, especially for those with genetic predispositions or ...
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. [11] High blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms itself. [1]