Medicines pressure reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Some medications to treat high blood pressure can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. This conclusion was American researchers.

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Professor of the School of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University Dr. Sevil Yasar and his colleagues observed the 3000 people over 75 who had no visible signs of changes in mental activity. It was found that those who took diuretics (diuretics), angiotensin receptor blockers type I and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (drugs for high blood pressure), had a reduced risk of Alzheimer . All these drugs can reduce the risk of dementia by at least 50%.

"Our study failed to confirm the findings of previous observations, - says Professor Yazar. - But we have also shown that in addition to the control pressure, these drugs can be used as a means to prevention of Alzheimer's disease . Consequently, doctors in prescribing to elderly hypertensive patients may reflect the fact that these drugs are additional health benefits. "

The researchers also found that diuretics reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by 50%, even for those elderly patients who have already begun to show signs of mild cognitive impairment. But beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers have not shown the ability to prevent the development of dementia. According to scientists, the definition of new medical techniques to prevent or delay serious   Alzheimer   It is vital, given the fact that there are no treatments for dementia in science yet. (READ MORE)

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