Asymptomatic atherosclerosis linked to cognitive impairment in first large-scale study.

In a study of nearly 2,000 adults, researchers found that a buildup of plaque in the body’s major arteries was associated with mild cognitive impairment. Results of the study conducted at the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center will be presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). It is well established that plaque buildup in the arteries is … Continue reading Asymptomatic atherosclerosis linked to cognitive impairment in first large-scale study.