Alzheimer’s Disease and Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Review of Literature and Prospects of Future Research

Alzheimer’s Disease and Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Review of Literature and Prospects of Future Research

Shoukry EE, M.D

SUMMARY

Most of the patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are found to have evidence of atherosclerotic cerebrovascular disease on autopsy. Cardiovascular risk factors including hypertension, diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia are known risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease as […]

Idiopathic Normal pressure Hydrocephalus. How Much Are We Missing

Idiopathic Normal pressure Hydrocephalus. How Much Are We Missing

Shoukry EE, M.D

SUMMARY

Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) IS a type of brain malfunction caused by expansion of the lateral ventricles with distortion of the corona radiate fibers. The pathophysiology of idiopathic Normal pressure hydrocephalus remains unclear but is considered to be a communicating hydrocephalus due […]