Higher baseline systolic blood pressure linked to cognitive decline in CKD patients
Written By : Dr. Krishna Shah
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-11-05 12:14 GMT | Update On 2023-11-05 12:14 GMT
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While hypertension is a recognized risk factor for dementia and cognitive impairment, there needs to be more data available on the relationship between systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and the development of cognitive impairment in chronic kidney disease patients.
A recent study published in the American Journal of Kidney Disease found that higher baseline SBP is associated with a greater risk of cognitive impairment in CKD patients, particularly those who had an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) greater than 45 mL/min/1.73 m2.
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