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A Mouse Model for Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Based on Needle-guided Asymmetric Bilateral Common Carotid Artery Stenosis
Published on: November 22, 2024
The many faces of vascular cognitive impairment
Hélène Girouard1, Lisa M Munter2
1Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Groupe de recherche sur le système nerveux central (GRSNC), Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.
Abstract:
This Preface introduces the articles of the special issue on "Vascular Dementia" in which several recognized experts provide an overview of this research field. The brain is a highly vascularized organ and consequently, vascular dysfunction and related pathways affect cognitive performance and memory. Vascular dementia or vascular cognitive impairment is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer's disease, and both disorders often occur in parallel. With this special issue, we hope to provide insight and a stimulating discussion for the future development of this research field. This article is part of the Special Issue "Vascular Dementia".
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