Retinal vascular caliber and risk of dementia

Authors :: de Jong, F.J.
Schrijvers, E.M.C.
Ikram, M.K.
Koudstaal, P.J.
de Jong, P.T.V.M.
Hofman, A.
Vingerling, J.R.
Breteler, M.M.B.
Source :: Neurology (Ovid); March 2011, Vol. 76 Issue: 9 p816-821, 6p
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: Retinal vessels provide a unique opportunity to study both systemic and cerebrovascular disease. Smaller retinal arteriolar calibers are strongly related to hypertension, whereas larger retinal venular calibers are more related to inflammation, cerebral hypoperfusion, and cerebrovascular disease. Whether retinal vessel calibers are related to dementia remains unclear.