Beyond Hypertension: Examining Variable Blood Pressure’s Role in Cognitive Decline and Brain Structure Changes, Longitudinal Insights From RUSH and ADNI

Limited research has examined the long-term impact of variable BP on cognition and brain structure. These findings show the importance that both high and variable BP have on cognitive decline and structural brain changes. Damages caused by variable BP may reduce resilience to future dementia related pathology and increased risk of dementia. Improved treatment and management of variable BP may help reduce cognitive decline in the older adult population.