Age-related macular degeneration and risk of stroke and all-cause mortality
Age-related macular degeneration is associated with stroke and all-cause mortality, independent of age and vascular risk factors. Our findings suggest potential non-vascular mechanisms related to the aetiology of AMD may increase the risk of stroke.
Authors
- James F. Meschia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4475-8142)
- Michelle Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6045-7342)
- Eric Eggenberger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1205-4036)
- Daniela Markovic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7128-280X)
- Bhrugun Anisetti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8400-8920)
- Nilüfer Ertekin‐Taner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4436-8889)
- Michael W. Stewart
Institutions
- University of California, Los Angeles (US)
- Jacksonville College (US)
- WinnMed (US)
- Mayo Clinic in Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska
- Published
- 2025-06-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5603/pjnns.98951
- Primary Topic
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institutes of Health