Offspring of Alzheimer's Disease Patients at High Risk of Hypertension

by Rajshri on  November 04, 2009 at 9:30 PM Hypertension News
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Other cardiovascular risk factors—such as high blood cholesterol and glucose levels—were not associated with parental Alzheimer's disease. These other components may not be as closely linked to cognitive decline, the authors write.

"Our study shows that high blood pressure and an innate pro-inflammatory cytokine response in middle age significantly contribute to Alzheimer's disease," they continue. "As these risk factors cluster in families, it is important to realize that early interventions could prevent late-onset Alzheimer's disease. One could argue for a high-risk–prevention strategy by identifying the offspring of patients with Alzheimer's disease, screening them for hypertension and vascular factors and implementing various (non)pharmacological health measures."

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