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Hypertension and cognitive dysfunction in elderly: blood pressure management for this global burden

Overview of attention for article published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, November 2016
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Title
Hypertension and cognitive dysfunction in elderly: blood pressure management for this global burden
Published in
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, November 2016
DOI 10.1186/s12872-016-0386-0
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Authors

Marijana Tadic, Cesare Cuspidi, Dagmara Hering

Abstract

Arterial hypertension and stroke are strong independent risk factors for the development of cognitive impairment and dementia. Persistently elevated blood pressure (BP) is known to impair cognitive function, however onset of new cognitive decline is common following a large and multiple mini strokes. Among various forms of dementia the most prevalent include Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia (VaD) which often present with similar clinical symptoms and challenging diagnosis. While hypertension is the most important modifiable vascular risk factor with antihypertensive therapy reducing the risk of stroke and potentially slowing cognitive decline, optimal BP levels for maintaining an ideal age-related mental performance are yet to be established. Cognition has improved following the use of at least one representative agent of the major drug classes with further neuroprotection with renin angiotensin inhibitors and calcium channel blockers in the hypertensive elderly. However, a reduction in BP may worsen cerebral perfusion causing an increased risk of CV complications due to the J-curve phenomenon. Given the uncertainties and conflicting results from randomized trials regarding the hypertension management in the elderly, particularly octogenarians, antihypertensive approaches are primarily based on expert opinion. Herein, we summarize available data linking arterial hypertension to cognitive decline and antihypertensive approach with potential benefits in improving cognitive function in elderly hypertensive patients.

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Geographical breakdown

Country Count As %
Mexico 1 <1%
Unknown 260 100%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Master 39 15%
Student > Bachelor 32 12%
Researcher 28 11%
Other 18 7%
Student > Postgraduate 17 7%
Other 39 15%
Unknown 88 34%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 83 32%
Nursing and Health Professions 19 7%
Psychology 16 6%
Neuroscience 13 5%
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 7 3%
Other 22 8%
Unknown 101 39%
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This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 20. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 10 March 2022.
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