Hypertension and cognitive impairment / 国际脑血管病杂志

ABSTRACT

Hypertension has become one of the most common chronic diseases that endanger the physical and mental health of elderly populations.The relationship between hypertension and cognitive impairment has become a hot research topic in recent years.Not only does systolic pressure,diastolic pressure and pulse pressure affect cognitive function,but also blood pressure fluctuation and related genetic factors can lead to cognitive decline.However,the relationship between hypertension and cognitive impairment,the related mechanisms,and whether antihypertensive therapy can delay the progression of cognitive impairment are not fully understood.This article reviews the above problems in order to provide a reference for the prevention of cognitive impairment in patients with hypertension.