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Blood pressure and intellectual function in elderly subjects

V Palombo1, R Scurti, A Muscari

  • 1Cattedra di Geriatria, Università G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy.

Age and Ageing
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Hypertension in elderly individuals is linked to attentional deficits, which may be functional and reversible. This study investigated cognitive function in hypertensive and normotensive older adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neurology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Hypertension is a prevalent condition in the elderly population.
  • Cognitive decline is a significant concern in aging individuals.
  • The relationship between hypertension and cognitive function requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the association between hypertension and cognitive function in elderly subjects.
  • To identify specific cognitive domains affected by hypertension in older adults.
  • To explore the potential functional or structural basis of cognitive impairment in hypertensive elderly individuals.

Main Methods:

  • A neuropsychological test battery was administered to 17 hypertensive and 27 control elderly subjects.
  • Cognitive domains assessed included attention, memory, and psychomotor speed.

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  • Computed tomography scans were performed to evaluate cerebral lesions, and affective disorders were assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • Hypertensive subjects exhibited lower performance in attentional measures and reaction time.
    • Hypertensive individuals scored worse on depression rating scales.
    • Cerebral lesions (white matter lesions and lacunes) were more prevalent in hypertensive subjects, but cognitive deficits remained associated with hypertension independently of these lesions.

    Conclusions:

    • Elderly individuals with hypertension may experience attentional impairments.
    • These cognitive deficits appear to be functional and potentially reversible.
    • Hypertension's impact on cognition in the elderly warrants further research into management strategies.