Influence of cardiovascular risk factors on arterial hypertension and mild cognitive impairment in 4602 participants of the ELITE study

Background: In ELITE (Ernährung, Lebensstil und individuelle Information zur Verhinderung von Herzinfarkt, Schlaganfall und Demenz; german for: Nutrition, Lifestyle and Individual Information for the Prevention of Heart Attack, Stroke and Dementia) data on cardiovascular risk factors, cognitive function and quality of life are prospectively collected, which will be improved through targeted individual information. The aim is to improve the health of the participants and identify the reasons for the lack of implementation. Methods: Risk factors of 4602 participants were linked to (controlled) hypertension and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Blood pressure was measured according to the guidelines and the DEMTECT– test was used to detect MCI. Results: The most common risk factor was hypertension (60%). Hypertensive patients were older (56.1 and 44.7 years), had a higher BMI (28 and 24.8 kg/m2), frequently physical inactive (26 and 32.4%), diabetes (9.3 and 1.3%), higher LDL (134.7 and 124.1 mg/dl), higher triglycerides (169.6 and 124.8 mg/dl) and lower HDL (57.9 and 65.5 mg/dl) compared with normotensives (P 
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Cognitive function Source Type: research