[Cardiovascular Disease, as a Risk Factor for Dementia].

Abstract Over the past decades, the human lifespan has been increasing. Consequently, the prevalence of age-related diseases including dementia is also on the rise. Recent accumulation of clinical evidence has revealed that dementia is closely associated with cardiovascular disease, such as hypertension and atrial fibrillation. In this paper, we review the current understanding about implications of cardiovascular disease, focusing particularly on the role of hypertension and atrial fibrillation in the development of dementia.