Clinical Trial: Effects of Antihypertensive Drug Treatment on Brain Blood Flow, Cognition, and Regulation of Nervous System in Older Adults With Hypertension.
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Essential Hypertension
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Antihypertensive Drug Effects on Cerebral Hemodynamics and Sympathetic Control in Older Hypertensive Patients
Brief Summary:
High blood pressure (BP) is a public health problem worldwide.Nearly three-quarters of older adults (age ~60 years) in the United States have high BP.High BP links to many health problems, like stroke.Drug treatments are typically used in clinics to reduce high BP and the risk of associated health problems.However, these drug treatments may not always benefit brain health.For example, drug treatment may reduce brain blood flow, which may reduce cognitive function in older adults with high BP.Alternatively, reduced…
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