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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cardiology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Hypertension is a prevalent condition in the elderly.
  • Cognitive impairment is a growing concern in aging populations.
  • The relationship between cognitive function and blood pressure control in hypertensive elderly individuals requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the prevalence of cognitive impairment among elderly hypertensive individuals.
  • To analyze the association between cognitive impairment and blood pressure control in this demographic.
  • To identify potential risk factors for uncontrolled blood pressure in older adults with hypertension.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 383 elderly hypertensive participants in Piauí, Brazil.
  • Data collection included sociodemographic and clinical information, blood pressure measurement, and cognitive function assessment using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test.
  • Statistical analysis employed Poisson regression with robust variance to determine prevalence ratios and associations.

Main Results:

  • The overall prevalence of cognitive impairment was 74.4%, with higher rates in individuals aged 80 years and older and those with less formal education.
  • A significant proportion (61.6%) of participants had uncontrolled blood pressure, which was more common in those with cognitive impairment.
  • Cognitive impairment was significantly associated with uncontrolled blood pressure (adjusted prevalence ratio [aPR]: 3.98; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 2.51-6.33).

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive impairment is highly prevalent in elderly hypertensive individuals and is a significant risk factor for uncontrolled blood pressure.
  • The findings underscore the importance of integrating cognitive function screening into the management of hypertension in older adults.
  • Early detection of cognitive deficits may facilitate better blood pressure monitoring and management strategies in this vulnerable population.