- Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio analyzed the impact of intensive versus standard hypertension treatment on brain lesions.
- Utilizing data from a prior study, the scientists found that intensive treatment that keeps blood pressure at a normal range is linked to reduced progression of lesions.
- The researchers looked at data from people at least 50 years older and above.
- With more research and trials, the study findings have the potential to impact treatment plans for people with hypertension to reduce the risk of lesions that can lead to reduced cognitive functioning.
Hypertension affects millions of people and can contribute to poor brain health by causing brain lesions and strokes.
In a new study, led by UT Health San Antonio, researchers show that intensive blood pressure treatment can reduce the progression of white matter lesions in the brain.
The researchers looked at MRI scans of people who stayed under a systolic blood pressure reading below 120 mm Hg versus a systolic reading of 140 mm Hg.
The study is published in
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a medical condition that affects millions of people in the United States. According to the
High blood pressure can lead to damaged blood vessels and cause various health problems. Some health issues caused by hypertension include heart attacks and strokes.
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- A normal blood pressure reading should be an upper number (systolic) of less than 120 over a diastolic number (lower) of 80 mm Hg for adults.
- Elevated blood pressure is 120-129 over less than 80.
- Stage 1 hypertension is between 130-139 over 80-89.
- Stage 2 hypertension is at least 140 over 90.
- A hypertension crisis occurs when the systolic number is more than 180…
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