Understanding the links between heart health and brain health
Vermont Center for Cardiovascular and Brain Health
This study is looking at how heart problems, like heart attacks and strokes, can affect brain health and lead to issues like memory loss and confusion, and it aims to find better treatments to help people with these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Vermont & St Agric College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Burlington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10883711 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the connection between cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes, and their impact on brain health, particularly in relation to conditions like Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID). The project aims to gather a team of multidisciplinary researchers to explore the causes of these diseases and develop effective treatments. By studying the effects of covert strokes and small vessel disease in the brain, the research seeks to improve our understanding of how heart health influences cognitive function. Patients may benefit from new insights and potential therapies that arise from this collaborative effort.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk for cardiovascular diseases or those experiencing early signs of cognitive decline.
Not a fit: Patients with established severe dementia or those who do not have cardiovascular risk factors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and preventive strategies for cardiovascular and brain health, ultimately reducing the incidence of dementia and cognitive impairment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between cardiovascular health and cognitive function, indicating that this approach has potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
Burlington, United States
- University of Vermont & St Agric College — Burlington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cushman, Mary — University of Vermont & St Agric College
- Study coordinator: Cushman, Mary
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.