Retinal Microvascular Signs, Cognitive Function, and Dementia in Older Persons
Author(s) -
Michelle L. Baker,
Emily K. Larsen,
Lewis H. Kuller,
Ronald Klein,
David S. Siscovick,
Charles Bernick,
Teri A. Manolio,
Tien Yin Wong
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.107.483586
Subject(s) - medicine , dementia , cognition , retinal , cognitive decline , cognitive impairment , stroke (engine) , gerontology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , disease , pathology , ophthalmology , psychiatry , mechanical engineering , engineering
Cerebral microvascular disease may be a risk factor for the development of dementia in elderly persons. We describe the association of retinal microvascular signs with cognitive function and dementia among older individuals.
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