Viagra is not only helpful in erectile dysfunction, but also in this disease!

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Viagra Uses: Viagra is a drug that is commonly used by men who suffer from erectile dysfunction, the original name of this medicine is Sildenafil, which can give you many other benefits. According to research done by scientists at Oxford University, this drug has the ability to increase blood flow to the brain and improve the function of blood vessels in people at high risk of vascular dementia.

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What is vascular dementia?

Vascular dementia is a condition that particularly affects decision-making, memory and other cognitive functions. It occurs when there is a lack of blood supply to the brain, causing damage to brain tissue. The study, published in the journal Circulation Research, is an important step in the fight against dementia.

What were the results of the research?

Scientists found that sildenafil has the ability to increase blood flow in both large and small brain vessels, which was measured by ultrasound and MRI scans. It also increased the process of blood flow for carbon dioxide, indicating improved cerebrovascular function.

The study further showed that sildenafil, along with cilostazol, reduced blood vessel resistance in the brain. However, it was noted that sildenafil had fewer side effects than cilostazol, especially a lower incidence of diarrhea.

Dr. Alastair Webb, Associate Professor at the Wolfson Centre for Prevention of Stroke and Dementia at the University of Oxford, said: "This is the first test to show that sildenafil enters the brain's blood vessels in people with this condition, improving blood flow and how responsive these blood vessels are."

Dr Webb said these factors are linked to chronic damage to small blood vessels inside the brain, one of the most common causes of vascular dementia. "This demonstrates the potential of this widely available, well-tolerated drug to prevent dementia, which needs to be tested in larger trials," 

Noting that there is currently a lack of specific therapies for vascular dementia, the report claims that chronic damage to small blood vessels in the brain is not the sole cause of the condition, as it also contributes to 30% of strokes and 80% of brain bleeding. The OXHARP trial included 75 participants who experienced a small stroke, showing signs of mild to moderate small vessel disease.

Each participant was given sildenafil, a placebo and cilostazol - a similar drug - over a period of 3 weeks. To evaluate the effects of the drugs, the study used cardiovascular physiology tests, ultrasound as well as functional MRI scans.

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