Vascular Risk Factors Aggravate the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease: A 3-Year Follow-Up Study of Chinese Population

Conclusions: Vascular risk factors are common comorbidities in patients with AD in China, with younger, better educated ones showing faster cognitive decline. Hypertension and hyperhomocysteinemia may also aggravate the progression, and it is important to prevent and treat patients with AD.

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Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - September 10, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Qiao, J., Lu, W.-H., Wang, J., Guo, X.-J., Qu, Q.-M. Tags: Current Topics in Research Source Type: research