Blood Pressure and LDL Lowering in Elderly Do Not Slow Cognitive Decline

NEW ORLEANS — Blood pressure and cholesterol lowering in elderly patients with moderate vascular risk did not prevent cognitive decline in HOPE-3, the large randomized Heart Outcomes and Prevention Evaluation-3 trial, Jackie Bosch, PhD, reported at the American Heart Association scientific sessions.
Source: Caring for the Ages - Category: Health Management Authors: Source Type: news