| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - Statins are effective treatments for hypercholesterolemia, a possible risk factor for both vascular dementia1 and Alzheimer disease (AD).2,3 Hypercholesterolemia is associated with vascular disorders, including atherosclerosis, that might confer increased risk for dementia.4 High cholesterol levels might also influence the pathogenesis in AD more directly.
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