Quality of life of elderly patients with isolated systolic hypertension

631 patients aged 60 years or more with isolated systolic hypertension (sitting systolic blood pressure 160-219 mmHg, sitting diastolic blood pressure <95 mmHg, standing systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg)

Cognitive function tests (Reitan Trail Making A and B), Brief Assessment Index (depressed mood), and four subscales from the Sickness Impact Profile (Ambulation, Social Interaction, Sleep and Rest and Housework)patient reported