PCSK9 Variants, LDL-Cholesterol, and Neurocognitive Impairment: The REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study.

Conclusions -These results suggest life-long exposure to low PCSK9 levels and cumulative exposure to lower LDL-C are not associated with neurocognitive effects in African Americans.
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Source: Circulation - November 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mefford MT, Rosenson RS, Cushman M, Farkouh ME, McClure LA, Wadley VG, Irvin MR, Bittner VA, Safford MM, Somaratne R, Monda KL, Muntner P, Levitan EB Tags: Circulation Source Type: research