Abstract
The relationship between arterial hypertension and cognitive disturbances is well established. Elevated blood pressure in middle age is known to predict cognitive impairment in advanced age. Early and aggressive control of blood pressure should therefore reduce the risk of later cognitive decline. We performed a study assessing the efficacy of lercanidipine, a vasoselective dihydropyridine calcium antagonist, on blood pressure and cognitive functions in previously untreated hypertensive patients. Good control of blood pressure as well as improvement of memory and attention was achieved after 6 months of treatment. Scripta Scientifica Medica 2010;42(2):109-110
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