Gender Differences of Aortic Wave Reflection and Influence of Menopause on Central Blood Pressure in Patients with Arterial Hypertension
June 19, 2018New Insights Into Arterial Stiffening: Does Sex Matter?
October 15, 2018Arterial damage and cognitive decline in chronic kidney disease patients
The team led by Laurent investigated the correlation between vascular function and cognitive decline in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. The findings suggest that both arterial stiffness (cf-PWV), and central pulse pressure are elevated in CKD patients with known cognitive decline, as assessed by the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). The observed correlation of vascular health with both brain function and CKD proposes that patients may experience parallel deterioration. Early detection of elevated central pulse pressure and arterial stiffening could help not only identify risk of CKD but also help mitigate cognitive decline and improve overall outcomes.