Antihypertensive treatment significantly reduced the risk of stroke compared to placebo in elderly hypertensive patients (RR 0.67; 95% CI 0.57-0.79).
Meta-Analysis
Does antihypertensive treatment reduce the incidence of stroke and cognitive decline in elderly hypertensive patients?
Antihypertensive therapy in elderly patients significantly reduces the risk of stroke, though its impact on cognitive decline and dementia remains unclear due to short trial follow-ups.
Effect estimate: RR 0.67 (95% CI 0.57-0.79)
AIM: To evaluate the effectiveness of antihypertensives in reducing neurocognitive outcomes in elderly patients. PATIENTS however, there was short follow-up. Comparative effectiveness evidence is limited.
Parsons et al. (Fri,) conducted a meta-analysis in Hypertension. Antihypertensive treatment vs. Placebo or control treatment was evaluated on Stroke (RR 0.67, 95% CI 0.57-0.79). Antihypertensive treatment significantly reduced the risk of stroke compared to placebo in elderly hypertensive patients (RR 0.67; 95% CI 0.57-0.79).
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