Why the study?
Does CCB use reduce the rate of cognitive decline in very old adults with hypertension?
Does CCB use reduce the rate of cognitive decline in very old adults with hypertension?
Calcium channel blocker use may be associated with a lower rate of cognitive decline in very old adults with hypertension.
Supports hypothesis of cognitive benefit with CCBs in very old hypertensives; does not yet justify practice change without RCTs.
Findings provide support for an association between CCB use and a lower rate of cognitive decline in very old adults with hypertension.
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