Do blood pressure meds that boost type 2/4 angiotensin receptors lower dementia risk?
Study: Tracked 57,773 Medicare patients with new hypertension.
Findings: Those on “boosting” meds had 16% lower dementia risk over 7 yr.
Caution: Observational study, needs confirmation in a trial.
BP drugs that simulate 2/4 angiotensin receptors:
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