Cerebrovascular Function in Aging and Dementia: A Systematic Review of Transcranial Doppler Studies

BACKGROUND/AIM: The contribution of cerebrovascular dysfunction to the manifestation of dementia and cognitive decline in late life is gaining increased attention. We aimed to systematically review evidence for associations between dementia or aging and cerebrovascular function as measured using tra...

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Autores principales: Keage, Hannah A.D., Churches, Owen F., Kohler, Mark, Pomeroy, Danielle, Luppino, Rocco, Bartolo, Michelle L., Elliott, Scott
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: S. Karger AG 2012
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Original Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3398823/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22822408
http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000339234
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Sumario:BACKGROUND/AIM: The contribution of cerebrovascular dysfunction to the manifestation of dementia and cognitive decline in late life is gaining increased attention. We aimed to systematically review evidence for associations between dementia or aging and cerebrovascular function as measured using transcranial Doppler (TCD) examination. METHODS: A total of 1,172 articles were retrieved from PsychInfo and PubMed searches, and 34 relevant articles were identified using a variety of TCD methods. RESULTS: The pulsatility index (vessel resistance), spontaneous emboli and cerebrovascular reactivity to hyper-/hypocapnia appeared good discriminators of dementia. Aging was associated with a slowing in blood flow velocity. CONCLUSION: TCD ultrasonography is inexpensive, portable and well tolerated by aged and demented subjects. The technique stands to make a valuable contribution to the knowledge regarding the underlying functional biology of age-related cognitive change and dementia.

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