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Cerebral Small Vessel Disease, Hypertension, and Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: Dementia Series

Hypertension Journal

It is the main cause of lacunar stroke and a major source of vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia. Knowledge gaps include initiating factors, molecular pathogenesis, relationships between arterial pathology and tissue damage, possible reversibility, pharmacological targets, and molecular biomarkers.

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Abstract WP346: Pharmacological Inhibition of Transforming Growth Factor Beta Receptor Improves Breathing Function and Cognition in Mice Models of Dementia

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP346-AWP346, February 1, 2025. Dementia is associated with respiratory dysfunction. In mice models of dementia, there is increased astrogliosis in the brain stem retro-trapezoid nucleus (RTN), which is crucial for breathing control. vs. 58.25.16, p=.03 03 n=7/group) and NORT (59.13.28

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Abstract WP400: SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Accelerates Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementia Through Increased Cerebrovascular Inflammation in hACE2 Mice

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP400-AWP400, February 1, 2025. SARS-COV-2 causes neurological and cognitive impairments and aggravates Alzheimers Disease-Related Dementia (ADRD). Yet, the molecular mechanism is not fully understood.

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Long-Term Cognitive Decline After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Pathophysiology, Management, and Future Directions

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a critical neurological condition accounting for about 5% of all strokes, and survivors experience long-term cognitive deterioration and increased risk of dementia.

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Impact of Obesity on Atrial Fibrillation Pathogenesis and Treatment Options

Journal of the American Heart Association

AF increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, dementia, and hospitalization. However, studies on how obesity affects pharmacologic or interventional AF treatments are limited. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. ABSTRACTAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia.

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Abstract WMP114: EZH2 Inhibitor Improves Cognitive Behavior in CAA

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP114-AWMP114, February 1, 2024. CAA may lead to dementia and stroke; however effective options currently are very limited to treat or halt CAA progression. Pharmacological inhibition of EZH2 improved cognitive outcomes in CAA mice, suggesting a possible therapeutic target.

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Prevention of Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: The Role of Physical Activity and Exercise

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. Vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia, specifically cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), are the second most common cause of dementia. Currently, there are no specific pharmacological treatments for CSVD, and the use of conventional antidementia drugs is not recommended.