| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9940749 | American Journal of Hypertension | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
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.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Authors
Ingmar Skoog, Hans Lithell, Lennart Hansson, Dag Elmfeldt, Albert Hofman, Bertil Olofsson, Peter Trenkwalder, Alberto Zanchetti, SCOPE Study Group SCOPE Study Group,