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Increased fluctuation in blood pressure linked to impaired cognitive function in older people

July 31, 2013 by

Higher variability in visit-to-visit blood pressure readings, independent of average blood pressure, could be related to impaired cognitive function in old age in those already at high risk of cardiovascular disease, suggests a new article.

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