Which functional and structural changes in the brain are associated with blood pressure elevation and cognitive impairment in humans?

In a recent study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers identified brain structures related to cognitive impairment associated with elevated blood pressure (BP).

Study: Genetic analyses identify brain structures related to cognitive impairment associated with elevated blood pressure. Image Credit: peterschreiber.media/Shutterstock

Background

Elevated BP is associated with dementia and cerebrovascular diseases and is a significant risk factor for mortality. Several studies have suggested that hypertension may be linked to impaired cognitive performance….

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