Heart Disease Risk Factors and the Chance of Getting Alzheimer's in the Future

Abstract

Alzheimer's disease (AD), currently lacking a recognized cure, is a neurological condition that disproportionately affects the elderly population. Although cerebrovascular pathology is also common, Alzheimer's disease is primarily characterized by the presence of senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. In this review, we present literature that examines the relationship between risk factors and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Initially, we will examine the correlation between Alzheimer's disease and clinical cardiovascular illnesses, including heart disease and stroke. Subsequently, we will provide a concise summary of the correlation between Alzheimer's disease and imaging indicators of pre-clinical vascular disease. Ultimately, we will examine the correlation between Alzheimer's disease and the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. We examine both the established risk factors for cardiovascular disease, as well as the recently identified potential risk variables that have a partial impact on cardiovascular disease.

Keywords: Cardiovascular disease, Imaging markers, Risk factors, Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease