Subcortical ischaemic changes in young hypertensive patients: frequency, effect on cognitive performance and relationship with markers of endothelial and haemostatic activation
- Autori: Consoli, D; Di Carlo, A; Inzitari, D; De Lucia, D; Lamassa, M; D'Avino, M; Baldereschi, M; Muto, M; Mandarino, A; Napolitano, M; Romano, M F; Caruso, D
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2007
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- Parole Chiave: Adult; Age Factors; Biomarkers; Brain; Brain Ischemia; Cognition; Endothelium, Vascular; Female; Hemostasis; Humans; Hypertension; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Middle Aged; Neuropsychological Tests
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/350510
Abstract
Information on subcortical ischaemic changes (SIC) in young hypertensive patients is scarce. We evaluated the frequency of SIC at magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the possible effect on cognition of these patients, and the role of plasma markers known as indicators of endothelial and haemostatic activation. Inclusion criteria were age