Association of left ventricular hypertrophy with cognitive decline and dementia risk over 20 years: The Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities-Neurocognitive Study (ARIC-NCS)

In this population-based study, LVH measured during midlife was associated with an increased risk of incident dementia; however, LVH was not associated with additional cognitive decline. These results underscore the need for hypertension control to prevent subclinical brain injury.