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Evaluation of the Cognitive Performance of Hypertensive Patients with Silent Cerebrovascular Lesions
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Evaluation of the Cognitive Performance of Hypertensive Patients with Silent Cerebrovascular Lesions

Published on: April 23, 2021

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A Vicario1, G H Cerezo1

  • 1Unidad Corazón-Cerebro, Servicio de Prevención Cardiovascular, ICBA-Instituto Cardiovascular, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Hipertension Y Riesgo Vascular
|May 22, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Arterial hypertension damages brain vessels, potentially causing cognitive impairment and late-life depression. Comprehensive evaluation is crucial for elderly adults with hypertension to manage risks and improve outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Arterial hypertension is a primary modifiable vascular risk factor.
  • Hypertension-induced vascular brain injury may underlie cognitive and behavioral symptoms.
  • Current understanding of hypertension's link to cognitive decline is incomplete.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the link between arterial hypertension and vascular brain injury.
  • To emphasize the role of vascular brain injury in cognitive impairment and late-life depression.
  • To advocate for comprehensive evaluation in elderly adults with hypertension.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of existing literature.
  • It synthesizes current knowledge on hypertension, vascular brain injury, and cognitive-behavioral changes.
  • No new experimental data were generated.

Main Results:

  • Arterial hypertension is a significant risk factor for vascular brain injury.
  • Vascular brain injury is implicated in cognitive impairment, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and late-life depression.
  • There is an underestimation of cardio and cerebrovascular risk associated with hypertension.

Conclusions:

  • The confluence of hypertension, cognitive impairment, and depression in the elderly necessitates integrated management.
  • A comprehensive evaluation is vital for effective treatment planning and prognosis improvement.
  • Addressing hypertension's impact on brain health can reduce dementia incidence.

Keywords:
Alzheimer's diseaseArterial hypertensionCognitive impairmentDemenciaDementiaDepresión de inicio tardíoEnfermedad de AlzheimerHipertensión arterial, Deterioro cognitivoLate-life depressionLesiones de sustancia blancaWhite matter lesions

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