The relationship between atherosclerosis and cognitive function is less well studied in
Chinese populations. In addition, the results among middle-aged adults have been mixed …

Background: Emerging evidence suggests that cognitive impairment (CI) and different
etiologies of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), are associated with vascular risk …

Carotid artery atherosclerosis may cause increased intima-media thickness (IMT), plaque
formation, and vessel stenosis or occlusion. However, the association between carotid artery …

Background: Little is known on factors influencing cognitive function in rural communities.
Using the Atahualpa Project cohort, we aimed to assess whether the carotid intima-media …

Methods: In this cross-sectional study between December 2014 and 2019, we recruited
7505 persons [(mean age 64.6 (9.2) y) and 50.9% women] from a community-dwelling …

Background and Purpose—We investigated the association between cardiovascular risk
factors, including carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), and future risk of mild cognitive …

Background and Purpose: Carotid atherosclerosis is a risk factor for cerebrovascular
disease in older adults. Although age-related cognitive decline has been associated with …

This study aimed to investigate the potential associations between carotid intima-media
thickness and cognitive impairment among patients with acute ischemic stroke and to …

Objective: Several vascular risk factors have been linked to cognitive decline. However, little
is known about the association between the atherosclerotic process and cognitive …

Background and Purpose—Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a noninvasive
measure of atherosclerosis, but it is unclear whether it is a stronger risk factor for large …