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Effects of age and APOE ϵ4 genotype on the relationship between pulse pressure and executive function in older adults without dementia.
Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS - 1 May 2026
Quiring Melanie L, Edwards Lauren, Bangen Katherine J, Ho Emily H, Carlsson Cynthia M, Galasko Douglas, Weintraub Sandra, Gershon Richard, Salmon David P
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OBJECTIVES: Pulse pressure (PP) calculated as systolic minus diastolic blood pressure is a surrogate measure of arterial stiffness that may affect executive function; however, this relationship could be moderated by age and genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD). We therefore examined relationships among PP, age, AD risk (i.e., APOE genotype) and executive function measured by the NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery...
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