Understanding Alzheimer's Risk and Immune Health in Heart Disease
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Project Goals
This study will examine the relationship between renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system function, cognitive function, and Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers with peripheral inflammation and immune cells.
Project Summary
This study explores how the immune system relates to memory, cognition, and Alzheimer's risk in middle-aged adults with heart conditions. As heart problems surge in the under-65 population, the connection to cognitive decline and Alzheimer's remains unclear. Surveys, blood tests, and memory assessments will be used to better understand how factors like high blood pressure affect cognition and may elevate Alzheimer's risk. Insights into heart health, immunity, and Alzheimer's can benefit at-risk individuals and shape future treatments.
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First published on: August 01, 2024
Last modified on: September 07, 2024