Examining the Association between Neuropsychiatric Symptoms, Hypertension,
Hypercholesterolemia, and Diabetes in Alzheimer's disease 
 
   Lead Investigator:    Carmela Tartaglia
   Institution      :    U Toronto
   E-Mail           :    Carmela.Tartaglia@uhn.ca
   Proposal ID      :    402


   Publications:


1  Anor CJ, Hu B, Multani N, Tartaglia MC
   Examining the Association between Neuropsychiatric Symptoms, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, and Diabetes in Alzheimer's disease
   Abstract  Alzheimers Dement,10:P364,2014,

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   Proposal Description:
   Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) such as apathy, agitation, depression, delusions, hallucinations, anxiety, disinhibition, and eating abnormalities are common in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and a major source of caregiver burden. Few studies have examined the relationship between vascular risk factors (VRF) and NPS in AD. The aim of this study is to examine whether the presence of hypertension (HTN), hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes was associated with specific NPS and compare them. Chi square tests and logistic regression will be used to determine whether HTN, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes are associated with specific NPS in patients with probable AD.