Increase in Right Temporal Cortex Thickness Is Related to Decline of Overall Cognitive Function in Patients With Hypertension

• Published in: Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine Vol. 8; p. 758787
• Main Authors: Li, Wei, Yue, Ling, Xiao, Shifu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 25.11.2021
• Subjects: Cardiovascular Medicine; cognition; cortical thickness; elderly; hypertension; longitudinal study; temporal pole; longitudinal study; cognition; hypertension; cortical thickness; elderly; temporal pole

Background: Hypertension is associated with poorer cognitive functions, but the mechanisms are unclear. Objective: This research aims to explore the cognitive status of elderly patients with hypertension and the possible mechanisms of hypertension affecting cognitive function. Methods: Data were obt...