Researchers have identified specific regions of the brain that appear to be damaged by high blood pressure; the finding may explain the link between hypertension and cognitive impairment.
For the first time, researchers have identified specific regions of the brain that are damaged by high blood pressure and may contribute to a decline in mental processes and the development of dementia. High blood pressure is known to be involved in causing dementia and damage to brain function. The study, which is published in the European Heart Journal, shows how this happens.
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