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Pulmonary Hypertension Triggers Cognitive Decline

Source: Neuroscience News • Published: 02 Nov 2026, 19:23

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Neuroscience News.

Researchers found cerebellar atrophy and weakened cerebellum–frontal connectivity in PH.

Pulmonary Hypertension Triggers Cognitive Decline
Key Takeaways
  • Pulmonary hypertension was linked to cerebellar atrophy and disconnection.
  • An NCOA7 gene variant was found to drive cerebellar microglial activation.
  • Cerebellar changes were independent of hypoxemia, heart failure, or medications.
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