Department of Geriatrics, University Hospital of Nancy, France
Commentary Article
Impact of Hypertension on Neurocognitive Performance
Author(s): Athanase Benetos*
Elevated chronic blood pressure is not only an important risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, but also an important risk factor for future cognitive impairment and loss of autonomy. Clinical evidence obtained from elderly community residents with few comorbidities and reserved autonomy supports the beneficial effect of lowering blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension .. View more»