Essential hypertension has rather recently become recognized as a major factor in the
development of the 2 main types of dementia, that is, no longer merely vascular dementia …

Hypertension is one of the principal risk factors for cerebrovascular diseases. Several
epidemiologic studies have also indicated a positive correlation between cognitive decline …

Arterial hypertension and blood pressure level are associated with modestly accelerated
cognitive decline over the adult life span and with moderately increased risk of poor …

The prevention of cognitive disorders and dementia represents a major challenge in the
coming years. Hypertension is one of the principal risk factors for cerebrovascular diseases …

Background Recent studies have indicated a relationship between hypertension and
cognitive function but therapeutic trials of antihypertensive therapy on the prevention of …

Purpose of review There is an established association between hypertension and increased
risk of poor cognitive performance and dementia including Alzheimer's disease; however …

Significant associations have been reported between cognitive decline, dementia and
measures of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Such findings raise important …

The prevalence and incidence of degenerative and vascular dementias increase
exponentially with age, from 70 years onward. In view of the increasing longevity of humans …

High blood pressure raises the risks of vascular dementia and cognitive dysfunction in older
adults, by acting on the cerebral vasculature and directly on the brain itself. Clinical trials …

Hypertension is one of the most prevalent vascular risk factors and a leading cause of
disability and mortality worldwide. The negative impact of hypertension on brain health is …