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SUBMITTER: Wanamaker BL
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4409455 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Wanamaker Brett L BL Swiger Kristopher J KJ Blumenthal Roger S RS Martin Seth S SS
Clinical cardiology 20150413 4
Alzheimer dementia (AD) is an important clinical problem that appears to be closely tied to comorbid cardiovascular disease, making it a relevant topic for the clinical cardiologist. Determinants of cardiovascular health, especially midlife dyslipidemia, are associated with an increased risk of dementia based on molecular and epidemiologic data. Given the potential role of dyslipidemia in the development of dementia, statins have been investigated as potential therapeutic options to slow or prev ...[more]