The Relationship Between Antipsychotics, Cognitive Enhancers, and Major Adverse Cardiovascular/Cerebrovascular Events (MACCE) in Older Adults with Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
The use of APs at high doses was associated with the greatest risk of an adverse medical outcome in older adults with dementia with concurrent behavioral symptoms. Use of AP medications in this population should include close monitoring for cardiovascular/cerebrovascular events.
Authors
- Colleen A. Brenner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5173-1055)
- Haylie M. DeMercy
Institutions
- Loma Linda University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Drugs & Aging
- Published
- 2024-08-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40266-024-01134-9
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.47
Funders
- Loma Linda University