Effect of Baseline Cognitive Function and Antihypertensive Treatment on Cognitive and Cardiovascular Outcomes: Study on COgnition and Prognosis in the Elderly (SCOPE)

Elderly patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension and slightly impaired cognitive function (MMSE 24 to 28) are at increased risk of dementia and cardiovascular events. This analysis indicates that effective antihypertensive therapy may reduce cognitive decline and stroke incidence in these patients.