Carotid Atherosclerosis and a Reduced Likelihood for Lowered Cognitive Performance in a Canadian First Nations Population

• Main Authors: Fergenbaum, Jennifer H., Bruce, Sharon, Spence, J.D., Lou, Wendy, Hanley, Anthony J.G., Greenwood, Carol, Young, T. Kue
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: Cognitive function; Executive function; Carotid stenosis; Anthropometric risk factors; Native Americans; First Nations
• Online Access: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/items/da7c17ea-c112-4e65-afd9-c1777acae7ab; https://doi.org/10.7939/r3-35tj-bk20

"Background: We investigated the associations among cardiovascular risk factors, carotid atherosclerosis and cognitive function in a Canadian First Nations population. Methods: Individuals aged ≥18 years, without stroke, nonpreg- nant and with First Nations status were assessed by the Trail Making Test Parts A and B. Results were combined into a Trail Making Test executive function score (TMT-exec). Doppler ultrasonography assessed carotid stenosis and plaque volume. Anthropometric, vascular and metabolic risk factors were assessed by interview, clinical examinations and blood tests." (as cited in abstract)