Absence of fluctuation and inverted circadian rhythm of blood pressure increase the risk of cognitive dysfunction in cerebral small vessel disease patients

Abstract Background and purpose Cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) is a common cause of stroke and senile vascular cognitive impairment, imposing a heavy burden on public health care systems worldwide. Hypertension and 24-hour blood pressure variability (BPV), known to be significant risk factors...

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Main Authors: Yiwen Xu, Chen Gong, Jingxian Liao, Zhonglin Ge, Yu Tan, Yi Jiang, Mengqian Liu, Wen Zhong, Xianxian Zhang, Nan Dong, Xiaozhu Shen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Neurology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-023-03107-8