MRI progression of cerebral small vessel disease and cognitive decline in patients with hypertension

Conclusion: In patients with hypertension, progression of periventricular WMH over 4 years is associated with cognitive decline, whereas we could not show an association between baseline periventricular WMH and cognitive decline. These results emphasize the importance of preventing progression of WMH in hypertensive patients.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Stroke and cognitive decline Source Type: research