Baseline Biomarker Profiles in the Diverse Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (DVCID) Study

The findings provide a strong foundation for future follow-up studies. Observed sex and racial/ethnic differences in plasma biomarker levels emphasize the importance of considering demographic factors when interpreting biomarker data. Future investigation could focus on adjusting for age, BMI, HbA1C and white matter hyperintensity volume to explore the biological implications of these biomarkers in vascular dementia progression. This approach lays the groundwork for robust longitudinal analyses within the DVCID study.