Cardiometabolic Health Congress

AUGUST 23, 2024

The 2024 report from the Lancet Standing Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care brings promising developments for healthcare professionals and public health advocates. Key Takeaways: Up to 50% of all dementia cases could potentially be prevented or substantially delayed. Presented by Pamela B.

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Dementia Cholesterol Risk Factors CME 52

Dr. Paddy Barrett

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

I am going to start with the answer to the question of whether statins cause dementia and then provide the details backing up my answer. Statins do not cause dementia. But if you are someone who thinks that statins do cause dementia and you need to see the evidence to refute that claim, then read on. The answer is: No.

Dementia 52

Dementia Cholesterol Biomarkers Coronary Artery Disease 52

Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 22, 2023

Being a carrier of the APOE4 gene variant is associated with higher rates of the most common type of dementia, late-onset dementia. Of those with late-onset dementia, up to 65% are carriers of the APOE4 gene variant 1. Of those with late-onset dementia, up to 65% are carriers of the APOE4 gene variant 1.

Cholesterol 52

Cholesterol Dementia Coronary Artery Disease Cardiovascular Disease 52

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Background:PCSK9, a key regulator of cholesterol metabolism, has been implicated in atherosclerosis. However, its potential role in vascular cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID) remains elusive. Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP14-ADP14, February 1, 2025.

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Diet Dementia Atherosclerosis Cholesterol 40

Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 23, 2024

Share While the average Western male and female will develop advanced coronary artery disease by age 55 and 66, respectively, 85% of the Tsimane tribe population over 40 had no evidence of advanced atherosclerosis 2. Coronary atherosclerosis, as evidenced by an abnormal CAC score, is a measure of advanced plaque. Circulation.

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Heart Disease Blood Pressure Dementia Atherosclerosis 106

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Apolipoprotein E4 (ApoE4) allele is linked to increased LDL-Cholesterol, one of the main risk factors for intracranial large artery stenosis (ICAS). While the link between ApoE4 and extracranial atherosclerosis and vascular risk factors is established, the association of these vascular factors with ICAS is unknown.

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Stenosis Risk Factors Hypertension Dementia 40