Adama Saccoh

Abstract Cardiac disease is linked to early cognitive decline and dementia, with shared risk factors such as hypertension, inactivity, and APOE4 genotype. White matter hyperintensities (WMH) may mediate this association. We investigated associations between 29 cardiac MRI (CMR) measures and 5 regional WMH volumes independently of known CVD risk factors. We analysed 30,961 UK biobank participants without pre-existing cardiovascular disease (CVD) or known dementia.

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Adama Saccoh and colleagues 11 Nov 2020 Black In Cardio is an international group of cardiovascular scientists and trainees from diverse backgrounds and subject areas. A team of eight strangers met on Twitter and volunteered time to make an idea a reality. #BlackInCardioWeek follows several other BlackinX weeks and was created to highlight black cardiovascular scientists and raise awareness around cardiovascular diseases by offering a space to the wider community.