Why do you need to take medications to normalize blood pressure? Scientists conducted a study and came to a conclusion – Health

Endocrinologist Zukhra Pavlova shared the results of a study by foreign scientists on the importance of normalizing blood pressure in her Telegram channel, Sports.kz reports.

“Scientists continue to show that drugs against hypertension and hypotension can reduce the risk of dementia. Higher or lower fluctuations in blood pressure may be associated with cognitive problems in older adults, according to a new study.

The theory was tested with the participation of almost five thousand people over 65 years of age. They had their blood pressure measured at the start of the study and every three years for 18 years (or until death). Blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg was considered elevated. Art. and higher. Also, at the beginning and end of the study, all patients underwent tests of thinking and memory.

Those with blood pressure readings…