Intima-Media Thickness and Cognitive Function in Stroke-Free Middle-Aged Adults: Findings From the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Study [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions— We observed an association between greater IMT and worse processing speed—a key component of cognitive functioning—at middle age above and beyond traditional vascular risk factors. Efforts targeted at preventing early stages of atherosclerosis may modify the course of cognitive aging.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Cerebrovascular disease/stroke, Risk Factors, Epidemiology Clinical Sciences Source Type: research