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Dementia risk reduced by blood pressure drugs, says study
13/01/2010
People with high blood pressure who use angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are less likely to develop dementia, a new study has revealed. According to researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine, ARBs could halve the risk of developing the condition, compared to other blood pressure drugs. More than 800,000 people, mostly male, were examined for the study, which also showed that a combination of ARBs and ACE inhibitors provided further protection against deterioration among individuals who already have Alzheimer's disease. According to the research, 67 per cent of people who used this combination were less likely to be admitted to a nursing home or die early. Dr Susanne Sorensen, head of research at the Alzheimer's Society, said: "This new research not only adds to the evidence that treatments for high blood pressure could help stop the development of dementia but suggests that some of these treatments may be more suited to this than others." About 700,000 people in the UK have dementia. See how you can transform your life with a free laser eye surgery consultation. Posted by Jez Walters. ![]() |
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