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Hypertension links to lower dementia risk in carotid disease
In adults with asymptomatic carotid disease, hypertension was linked to lower Alzheimer's disease risk (HR = 0.56) and higher cognitive scores (β = 0.47).In adults with asymptomatic carotid disease, hypertension was linked to lower Alzheimer's disease risk (HR = 0.56) and higher cognitive scores (β = 0.47).
Preprint: cohort study in peopleAlzheimer's disease and related dementias