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 …

Hypertension and dementia are two of the most prevalent and damaging diseases
associated with aging. Chronic hypertension, particularly during mid-life, is a strong risk …

Hypertension, particularly midlife high blood pressure, has been related to a higher risk of
cognitive decline and dementia, including Alzheimer disease. However, these associations …

Cognitive impairment, and dementia, are major contributors to global burden of death and
disability, with projected increases in prevalence in all regions of the world, but most marked …

The brain is an early target for organ damage due to high blood pressure. Hypertension is
the major modifiable risk factor for stroke and small vessel disease. It has been suggested …

Dementia is one of the most common neurological disorders in the elderly. Aging is
associated with a large increase in the prevalence and incidence of degenerative …

BACKGROUND Hypertension and cognitive impairment are prevalent in older people.
Hypertension is a direct risk factor for vascular dementia, and recent studies suggest …

Approximately 365 million people in Asia were classified as elderly in 2017. This number is
rising and expected to reach approximately 520 million by 2030. The risk of hypertension …

Introduction: Dementia is a worldwide health concern, which leads to loss of autonomy. To
date no curative treatment is available so focus on modifiable risk factors is of particular …

Numerous studies have demonstrated that hypertension increases the risk for cognitive
impairment, vascular dementia, and Alzheimer's disease (1-11). In a 5-year longitudinal …