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Historical review links hypertension to cognitive decline; leaves open optimal BP targets and timing for dementia prevention.
O ur objective is to characterize the development of the literature on hypertension and cognitive functioning from a historical perspective. This goal was stimulated by the review on "Historical Trends and Milestones in Hypertension Research" in the October 2012 issue of Hypertension. The topic is of major relevance to research and practice because hypertension is a well-known risk factor for decline in cognitive performance within the normal range of cognitive functioning, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. It is important to emphasize 3 features of the review:
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