Intracranial Pressure and Vascular Aging: A Narrative Review on its Role in Monitoring Cognitive Decline
Abstract Vascular aging is closely associated with the development of cardiovascular disease and cognitive impairment and is a determining factor in overall morbidity and mortality. The continued presence of modifiable risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and a sedentary l...
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| author | Mikaelle Costa Correia Matheus Henrique de Jesus Lima Amanda Rodrigues Bitencourt Aline Rosa de Castro Carneiro Rogério Orlow de Oliveira Sayuri Inuzuka Adriana Camargo Oliveira Marco Túlio Araújo Pedatella Polyana Vulcano de Toledo Piza Gustavo Frigieri Weimar Kunz Sebba Barroso |
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| description | Abstract Vascular aging is closely associated with the development of cardiovascular disease and cognitive impairment and is a determining factor in overall morbidity and mortality. The continued presence of modifiable risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle, accelerates this process and contributes to its complications. In this context, arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis play a central role in the loss of arterial elasticity, increasing susceptibility to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Arterial stiffness, measured by pulse wave velocity, has been correlated with the risk of dementia and cognitive decline, highlighting the need for early intervention. In addition, monitoring intracranial pressure has emerged as a potential biomarker for assessing the impact of vascular aging on the brain, helping to preserve brain integrity and prevent cognitive impairment. In this narrative review, we discuss the pathophysiological mechanisms of vascular aging and their relationship with pulse wave velocity, as well as explore intracranial pressure monitoring as a possible marker for the progression of cerebral vascular aging and its impact on cognitive function. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d4c1a3543f134e1bac44f3203391e0c82025-08-20T03:20:06ZengBMCArtery Research1876-44012025-06-0131111310.1007/s44200-025-00085-9Intracranial Pressure and Vascular Aging: A Narrative Review on its Role in Monitoring Cognitive DeclineMikaelle Costa Correia0Matheus Henrique de Jesus Lima1Amanda Rodrigues Bitencourt2Aline Rosa de Castro Carneiro3Rogério Orlow de Oliveira4Sayuri Inuzuka5Adriana Camargo Oliveira6Marco Túlio Araújo Pedatella7Polyana Vulcano de Toledo Piza8Gustavo Frigieri9Weimar Kunz Sebba Barroso10Hypertension Unit - Cardiovascular Section and Health Sciences Post Graduation Program, Federal University of GoiasClinical Hospital EBSERH, Federal University of GoiásHypertension Unit - Cardiovascular Section and Health Sciences Post Graduation Program, Federal University of GoiasHypertension Unit - Cardiovascular Section and Health Sciences Post Graduation Program, Federal University of GoiasHypertension Unit - Cardiovascular Section and Health Sciences Post Graduation Program, Federal University of GoiasHypertension Unit - Cardiovascular Section and Health Sciences Post Graduation Program, Federal University of GoiasHypertension Unit - Cardiovascular Section and Health Sciences Post Graduation Program, Federal University of GoiasHypertension Unit - Cardiovascular Section and Health Sciences Post Graduation Program, Federal University of GoiasHospital Israelita Albert EinsteinBrain4careHypertension Unit - Cardiovascular Section and Health Sciences Post Graduation Program, Federal University of GoiasAbstract Vascular aging is closely associated with the development of cardiovascular disease and cognitive impairment and is a determining factor in overall morbidity and mortality. The continued presence of modifiable risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle, accelerates this process and contributes to its complications. In this context, arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis play a central role in the loss of arterial elasticity, increasing susceptibility to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Arterial stiffness, measured by pulse wave velocity, has been correlated with the risk of dementia and cognitive decline, highlighting the need for early intervention. In addition, monitoring intracranial pressure has emerged as a potential biomarker for assessing the impact of vascular aging on the brain, helping to preserve brain integrity and prevent cognitive impairment. In this narrative review, we discuss the pathophysiological mechanisms of vascular aging and their relationship with pulse wave velocity, as well as explore intracranial pressure monitoring as a possible marker for the progression of cerebral vascular aging and its impact on cognitive function.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44200-025-00085-9Vascular stiffnessCardiovascular diseasesArterial stiffnessCerebrovascular disordersCerebral arterial diseaseCognitive dysfunction |
| spellingShingle | Mikaelle Costa Correia Matheus Henrique de Jesus Lima Amanda Rodrigues Bitencourt Aline Rosa de Castro Carneiro Rogério Orlow de Oliveira Sayuri Inuzuka Adriana Camargo Oliveira Marco Túlio Araújo Pedatella Polyana Vulcano de Toledo Piza Gustavo Frigieri Weimar Kunz Sebba Barroso Intracranial Pressure and Vascular Aging: A Narrative Review on its Role in Monitoring Cognitive Decline Artery Research Vascular stiffness Cardiovascular diseases Arterial stiffness Cerebrovascular disorders Cerebral arterial disease Cognitive dysfunction |
| title | Intracranial Pressure and Vascular Aging: A Narrative Review on its Role in Monitoring Cognitive Decline |
| title_full | Intracranial Pressure and Vascular Aging: A Narrative Review on its Role in Monitoring Cognitive Decline |
| title_fullStr | Intracranial Pressure and Vascular Aging: A Narrative Review on its Role in Monitoring Cognitive Decline |
| title_full_unstemmed | Intracranial Pressure and Vascular Aging: A Narrative Review on its Role in Monitoring Cognitive Decline |
| title_short | Intracranial Pressure and Vascular Aging: A Narrative Review on its Role in Monitoring Cognitive Decline |
| title_sort | intracranial pressure and vascular aging a narrative review on its role in monitoring cognitive decline |
| topic | Vascular stiffness Cardiovascular diseases Arterial stiffness Cerebrovascular disorders Cerebral arterial disease Cognitive dysfunction |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44200-025-00085-9 |
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