Why the study?
The role of hypertension in the development of cognitive impairment remains unclear, with unresolved questions and inconsistent results across studies.
Does high blood pressure affect cognitive performance in aging populations?
Population
154,935 participants across 68 studies
Comparison
High blood pressure vs normal blood pressure across age groups
Design
Systematic review of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies
Authors
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May warrant caution with intensive BP lowering in older adults for cognition; leaves open need for RCTs to confirm.
Does high blood pressure affect cognitive performance in aging populations?
High blood pressure in midlife is associated with poorer cognitive functioning, but this relationship changes with age, suggesting a non-linear and potentially protective effect of higher blood pressure on cognition in older adults.
Forte et al. (2020) studied this question.
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