Subclinical Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis and Cognitive Function: A Mini-Review

Carotid artery atherosclerosis, the result of a multitude of vascular risk factors, is a promising marker for use in risk stratification. Recent evidence suggests that carotid artery atherosclerosis affects cognitive function and is an independent risk factor for the development of cognitive impairm...

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Main Authors: Håkon Ihle-Hansen, Hege Ihle-Hansen, Else Charlotte Sandset, Guri Hagberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2021.705043/full