This study was designed to determine whether blood pressure reduction, per se, causes
adverse effects on cognitive and behavioral function in elderly hypertensive patients. Men …

No adverse effect upon cognitive function has been detected during the first 9 months of
treatment by a thiazide diuretic (Moduretic; Merck Sharp & Dohme, Hoddesdon, UK) or a …

We compared the efficacy and adverse effects of antihypertensive drug regimens in 690
men past age 60 with diastolic blood pressure 90-114 mm Hg and systolic blood pressure …

The Systolic Hypertension in the Elderly Program (SHEP) was designed as a feasibility
study and in part dealt with the effects of the treatment of isolated systolic hypertension on …

OBJECTIVES: Hypertension is associated with impaired cognition, but it is unclear whether
this impairment is reversible. We sought to evaluate the effect of blood pressure reduction on …

In a double-blind randomized study, we evaluated the effects of 25 mg vs 50 mg of
hydrochlorothiazide in 51 elderly patients (aged 68.9+-7.0 years) with isolated systolic …

The effect of hydrochlorothiazide, propranolol, and enalapril on cognitive and motor function
and quality of life (QOL) in hypertensive patients was studied. Patients> or= 55 years of age …

Background: Little information has been published on the impact of antihypertensive
medications on quality of life in older persons. Particular concern has existed that lowering …

Because the elderly are viewed as having more difficulty in complying with therapy, this
analysis was directed at the effects of a health education program on their control of primary …

This randomized, double-blind parallel study compared the effects of atenolol, captopril,
enalapril and propranolol in 360 men with mild-to-moderate essential hypertension. Patients …