The role of the autonomic nervous system in cerebral blood flow regulation in dementia: A review

In this review we will examine the role of the autonomic nervous system in the control of cerebral blood flow (CBF) in dementia. Worldwide, 55 million people currently live with dementia, and this figure will increase as the global population ages. Understanding the changes in vascular physiology in dementia could pave the way for novel therapeutic approaches. Reductions in CBF have been demonstrated in multiple dementia sub-types, in addition to increased cerebrovascular resistance and reduced vasoreactivity.
Source: Autonomic Neuroscience: Basic and Clinical - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research