Hypertension and dementia

The increase in life expectancy is associated with a sharp rise in cognitive disorders, particularly after the age of 80 years. The identification and management of risk factors for these invalidating and distressing conditions must be considered a priority. The fact that antihypertensive treatment...

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Published inCurrent hypertension reports Vol. 3; no. 6; pp. 454 - 457
Main Authors Rigaud, A S, Hanon, O, Seux, M L, Forette, F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Springer Nature B.V 01.12.2001
Subjects
Aging
Antihypertensive Agents - pharmacology
Antihypertensive Agents - therapeutic use
Dementia - epidemiology
Dementia - etiology
Dementia, Vascular - epidemiology
Dementia, Vascular - etiology
Humans
Hypertension
Hypertension - complications
Hypotension
Longitudinal Studies
Older people
Risk Factors
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Summary:The increase in life expectancy is associated with a sharp rise in cognitive disorders, particularly after the age of 80 years. The identification and management of risk factors for these invalidating and distressing conditions must be considered a priority. The fact that antihypertensive treatment has been demonstrated to decrease that risk offers a new opportunity to reduce the prevalence of such related disorders and promote healthy aging.
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ISSN:1522-6417
1534-3111
DOI:10.1007/s11906-001-0005-y