Nocturnal blood pressure rise as a predictor of cognitive impairment among the elderly: a retrospective cohort study.

Yunli XingYing SunShan WangFeng FengDeqiang ZhangHong-Wei Li

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2021)

Nocturnal BP rise contributed to greater cognitive impairment in elderly patients. Not nocturnal BP rise, but CI could significantly increase all-cause mortality. Controlling BP based on ABPM is critical for preventing the progression of cognitive dysfunction.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
cognitive impairment
obstructive sleep apnea
hypertensive patients
sleep apnea
heart rate
sleep quality
blood glucose
type diabetes
middle aged
metabolic syndrome
physical activity
glycemic control