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Review
. 2001 Dec;3(6):454-7.
doi: 10.1007/s11906-001-0005-y.

Hypertension and dementia

A S Rigaud  1 , O Hanon, M L Seux, F Forette
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Review

Hypertension and dementia

A S Rigaud et al. Curr Hypertens Rep. 2001 Dec.

Abstract

The increase in life expectancy is associated with a sharp rise in cognitive disorders, particularly after the age of 80 years. The identification and management of risk factors for these invalidating and distressing conditions must be considered a priority. The fact that antihypertensive treatment has been demonstrated to decrease that risk offers a new opportunity to reduce the prevalence of such related disorders and promote healthy aging.

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