Hypertension: High blood pressure & cognitive decline | Statins, ACE inhibitors lower risk of death from COVID-19

"The findings suggest hypertension needs to be prevented, diagnosed and effectively treated in adults of any age to preserve cognitive function," one researcher observed. 

The study, published in JAMA Network Open, included data from more than 64,000 COVID-19 patients.

The study's authors explored data from more than 37,000 adults. 

During a government-regulated lockdown in Argentina, patients admitted to the emergency department were much more likely to have high blood pressure. 

An analysis of nearly 48 million births found that pre-pregnancy hypertension was up among both urban and rural women. 

Nearly half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association.

The role of ACE inhibitors and ARBs in the treatment of COVID-19 has been a key topic for researchers since the pandemic began. This latest research represents a significant update for clinicians.