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Hypertension: cognitive and behavioral considerations.

H E King1, R E Miller

  • 1Department of Psychology, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia 24450.

Neuropsychology Review
|March 1, 1990
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High blood pressure (hypertension) may cause mild cognitive and behavioral changes, particularly affecting response speed. These effects are not extreme or specific to hypertension.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Elevated blood pressure (hypertension) is a prevalent condition with known cardiovascular risks.
  • Potential impacts of hypertension and its treatments on cognitive and behavioral functions require thorough investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on functional changes associated with elevated blood pressure.
  • To examine effects of blood pressure reduction and antihypertensive medications on cognitive and behavioral domains.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of studies on psychomotor speed, intelligence, cognitive processing, sensory perception, and emotional behaviors.
  • Analysis of research concerning individuals with hypertension and those undergoing blood pressure treatment.

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Main Results:

  • Hypertensive individuals exhibit some cognitive and behavioral deficits, though generally not severe.
  • Deficits are not highly specific, indicating a broader range of potential impacts.
  • The most significant disadvantage observed is a reduction in response speed.

Conclusions:

  • Functional changes in hypertensive individuals are subtle and not exclusive to this condition.
  • Antihypertensive treatments may also influence cognitive and behavioral outcomes.
  • Response speed appears to be the most affected domain in individuals with high blood pressure.