Key result
A review of longitudinal studies presents evidence supporting a link between blood pressure changes and Alzheimer's disease.
Why the study?
Is there a link between blood pressure changes and Alzheimer's disease?
Is there a link between blood pressure changes and Alzheimer's disease?
This review highlights evidence supporting an association between blood pressure changes and Alzheimer's disease, suggesting a potential role for blood pressure management in prevention.
Supports observational link between BP changes and AD; leaves open causality and need for interventional trials.
Alzheimer's disease is the most frequent cause of dementia. Whereas other major causes of death have been decreasing, the number of deaths due to Alzheimer's disease is rising. As there is no cure for this type of dementia at present, preventive measures have assumed great importance. By analyzing data from available longitudinal studies, the current review presents evidence supporting a link between Alzheimer's disease and blood pressure changes.
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Carlos A. Feldstein (2010) conducted a review in Alzheimer's disease. Blood pressure changes was evaluated on Link between Alzheimer's disease and blood pressure changes. A review of longitudinal studies presents evidence supporting a link between blood pressure changes and Alzheimer's disease.
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