Sex differences in sleep apnea and Alzheimer's Disease: role of cerebrovascular dysfunction
Ian M Greenlund1, Jill N Barnes2, Sarah E Baker3
1Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN USA.
Abstract:
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) significantly impacts cardiovascular health in post-menopausal females. Given that cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are tightly linked, OSA-mediated impacts on cerebrovascular function and Alzheimer's Disease (AD) risk are also likely more manifest in females. This review will: summarize sex differences in cerebrovascular function, review the vascular hypothesis of AD, characterize sex differences in the OSA phenotype and implications for cerebrovascular control, and highlight OSA-mediated AD risk.
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