Based on the findings of a recent study, genes that may be associated with Alzheimer’s disease and cardiac issues have been discovered, which suggests that the two potentially share similar origins. Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that gradually deteriorates a person’s memory and cognitive abilities, leaving them unable to perform even the most basic of duties. This is something that we are all aware of and it is both terrifying and upsetting. But the most recent study comes in help and contributes to the explanation of how genes for cardiac issues and Alzheimer’s disease might be related to one another.
[…] we found significant genetic correlations between coronary artery disease traits and lipid profiles such as HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and total cholesterol, which aligns with the existing literature that emphasizes the genetic interplay in cardiovascular risk factors, stated the authors of the study. [C]onsideration was given to the extent that these correlations were found to be significant.
Study insights
The researchers decided to investigate seven factors that are associated with heart illness, such as coronary artery disease and angina, as well as thirteen lipids, including cholesterol, which may be classified as either “good” or “bad.” Therefore, it is possible that certain lipids, but not all of them, have a more direct hereditary connection with Alzheimer’s disease. But a significant number of the lipids that were investigated by the scientists were found to have a hereditary connection to heart problems.
Furthermore, the researchers at Edith Cowan University in Australia stated that if excessive amounts of fat in the blood and inflammation represent potential common risk factors between experiencing coronary artery disease and getting Alzheimer’s disease, the processes that are responsible for the association are yet unknown.
Researchers from the Centre for Precision Health at Edith Cowan University (ECU) were the ones who carried out the study, which was then published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
