Orthostatic Hypotension and the Long-Term Risk of Dementia: A Population-Based Study.

Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a common cause of transient cerebral hypoperfusion in the population. Cerebral hypoperfusion is widely implicated in cognitive impairment, but whether OH contributes to cognitive decline and dementia is uncertain. We aimed to determine the association between OH and t...

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Main Authors: Frank J Wolters, Francesco U S Mattace-Raso, Peter J Koudstaal, Albert Hofman, M Arfan Ikram, Heart Brain Connection Collaborative Research Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-10-01
Series:PLoS Medicine
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5058559?pdf=render