Carotid intima-media thickness is associated with cognitive deficiency in hypertensive patients with elevated central systolic blood pressure

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The role of hypertension in the loss of cognitive function is controversial. Relationships between hypertension and increases in cerebral vascular resistance, diffused lesions and multiple lacunar infarcts of the white matter are wel...

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Main Authors: Dias Eros da Mota, Giollo Luiz, Martinelli Débora, Mazeti Camila, Júnior Heitor, Vilela-Martin José, Yugar-Toledo Juan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
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Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/10/1/41