Key result
Hypertension and BP control are evaluated for associations with SMMSE cognitive scores versus normotensive controls.
Why the study?
Hypertension is associated with cognitive decline and dementia, prompting an evaluation of the association between hypertension, blood pressure control, and cognitive function in middle-aged and older Turkish adults using the Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination.
Is hypertension and blood pressure control associated with cognitive function measured by the Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination in middle-aged and older Turkish adults?
Cross-Sectional (n=130)
No
Is hypertension and blood pressure control associated with cognitive function measured by the Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination in middle-aged and older Turkish adults?
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Cross-sectional study assesses cognitive function in hypertensive adults, highlighting the role of blood pressure control in preventing cognitive decline.
Hypertension (HT) is associated with cognitive decline and dementia, particularly when exposure occurs during midlife.Degenerative and vascular mechanisms are recognized contributors to cognitive impairment, which may affect several domains, including memory and orientation.The Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) is a practical screening instrument widely used in clinical practice and research in Türkiye. 1 We evaluated the association between HT, blood pressure (BP) control, and cognitive function in middle-aged and older Turkish adults using the SMMSE.We conducted a single-center cross-sectional study among 130 consecutive outpatients aged 50---80 years at a tertiary care hospital in Türkiye.The study included 100 patients with HT and 30 normotensive controls.Patients with dementia, Parkinson's disease, previous cerebrovascular accident, psychiatric disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, uncontrolled thyroid disease, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, or significant anemia were excluded.Written informed consent was obtained from all participants.The protocol was approved by the local Ethics Committee.
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Temizel et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=130). Hypertension and blood pressure control vs. Normotensive controls was evaluated on Cognitive function assessed by the Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE). Hypertension and blood pressure control were evaluated for association with SMMSE cognitive scores in 100 hypertensive patients versus 30 normotensive controls (no outcome results reported).
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