Risks of dementia and stroke in patients with hypertension using telmisartan or other renin‑angiotensin system inhibitors

Whether telmisartan is associated with a reduced risk of dementia compared to other RAS inhibitors in patients with HTN and varying blood sugar levels remains unclear. Our cohort study aimed to investigate the long-term cognitive and cerebrovascular outcomes of hypertensive patients receiving telmisartan compared to those receiving other RAS inhibitors. Eligible individuals were categorized into three groups. Use of telmisartan may be associated with marginally lower risks of all dementia and stroke compared with other RAS inhibitors in patients with HTN.