High blood pressure has long been considered a risk factor for dementia. Now, a comprehensive study suggests that blood pressure that is too low could also be problematic. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
For the study, researchers analyzed data from nearly 800,000 adults from the UK Biobank and the US “All of Us” program. They examined the link between Alzheimer’s and ten different cardiovascular conditions. The most surprising result: among all the conditions studied, low blood pressure was most strongly associated with Alzheimer’s.
Doctors typically define low blood pressure as readings below 100/60 mmHg. Many affected individuals notice nothing, while others suffer from dizziness, fatigue, or circulatory problems. Experts emphasize that low blood pressure is often harmless in healthy people. However, if symptoms occur, the cause should be medically investigated.
Source: www.t-online.de
