Von Willebrand Factor and the Risk of Dementia: A Population-Based Study (P1.092)

Conclusions: Higher levels of Von Willebrand factor are associated with an increased risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, possibly due to direct prothrombotic effects or secondary to endothelial injury.Disclosure: Dr. Wolters has nothing to disclose. Dr. Boender has nothing to disclose. Dr. Hofman has nothing to disclose. Dr. De Maat has nothing to disclose. Dr. Koudstaal has nothing to disclose. Dr. Leebeek has received research support from Baxter and CSL Behring. Dr. Ikram has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Wolters, F., Boender, J., Hofman, A., De Maat, M., Koudstaal, P., Leebeek, F., Ikram, M. Tags: Epidemiology of Aging and Dementias Source Type: research