The Effects of Sex and Age on Sympathetic Neurovascular Control of Cerebral Hemodynamics
Collectively, these findings suggest that older females experience a disconnect between sympathetic BP regulation and CBF fluctuations. This is in contrast to young healthy adults and older males. This mechanism may contribute to the increased risk of cognitive impairments in aging females.
Authors
- Adam T. Corkery (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1657-3025)
- Jill N. Barnes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6317-4153)
- Anna J. Howery
- Yasmine Coovadia
- Nicole A. Loggie
- Kathleen B. Miller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2878-3978)
Institutions
- University of Wisconsin–Madison (US)
- University of St. Thomas - Minnesota (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70855_101079
- Primary Topic
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00