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Issue title: Physiopathology of Vascular Risk Factors in Alzheimer's Disease
Guest editors: Jack de la Torre
Article type: Review Article
Authors: Dhikav, Vikas | Anand, Kuljeet Singh; *
Affiliations: Department of Neurology, Dr RML Hospital and Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), GGS-IP University, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi, India
Correspondence: [*] Correspondence to: Kuljeet Singh Anand, DM (Neuro), FAMS, Department of Neurology, Dr RML Hospital and Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, GGS-IP University, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi 11001, India. E-mail: [email protected].
Abstract: The hipppocampus is a brain structure located deep in the temporal lobe and is notable for its susceptibility to neurotoxic stimuli. It plays a vital role in governing learning and memory. It has been shown to be damaged by variety of factors, e.g., hypoxia, hypoperfusion, hypoglycemia, stress, and seizures, and the list of such factors keeps growing with time. Recently, the role of vascular factors in Alzheimer's disease in causing significant hippocampal damage has started emerging. Vascular factors are known to cause cerebral microlesions and contribute to many more brain pathologies. Though evidence supporting their effects on causing regional brain atrophy is mixed, several studies are indicating that medial temporal lobe may be particularly vulnerable to the damage caused by cardiovascular risk factors. Considering the association between neurodegeneration and vascular factors, a more rigorous scientific evaluation of the correlation between these two has been suggested.
Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, diabetes mellitus, hippocampal atrophy, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, vascular risk factors
DOI: 10.3233/JAD-2012-120928
Journal: Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, vol. 32, no. 3, pp. 711-718, 2012
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