IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 500: Cognitive Profile and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 500: Cognitive Profile and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph21040500
Authors:
Sebastián
Ortiz-Zuñiga
Ciudin
Ars
Inzitari
Simó
Hernández
Ariño-Blasco
Barahona
Franco
Gironès
Crespo-Maraver
Rovira
Castellano-Tejedor
The DIALCAT Consortium
The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) in the older adults population and their specific impact on their cognitive profiles still requires further research. For this purpose, a cross-sectional study was carried out to describe the presence of CVRFs and their association with cognitive performance in a sample of older adults (65–85 years old) with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Participants (n = 185) were divided into three groups concerning their cardiovascular risk level determined by the presence of different CVRFs, including Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), dyslipidemia, hypertension, and obesity. The primary outcome measures were the participant’s scores in the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS). Sociodemographic, clinical, and psychosocial data were collected. Non-parametrical statistical analyses and effect sizes were calculated. Findings revealed that a greater presence of CVRFs was not associated with a worse overall cognitive performance. High-risk patients ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sebasti án Ortiz-Zu ñiga Ciudin Ars Inzitari Sim ó Hern ández Ari ño-Blasco Barahona Franco Giron ès Crespo-Maraver Rovira Castellano-Tejedor The DIALCAT Consortium Tags: Article Source Type: research
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