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ACCEL Lite: Featured ACCEL Interviews on Exciting CV ResearchAuthor: American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology offers select interviews and summaries of cardiology's most interesting research areas from ACCEL's renowned library, hosted by ACCEL Editor-in-Chief Alison L. Bailey, MD, FACC, FAACPVR. Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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ACCEL Lite: Hypertension Treatment Trials in the Elderly for Brain Health
Tuesday, 3 February, 2026
Is the evidence convincing that intensive antihypertensive therapy protects brain function and helps prevent dementia? Research increasingly shows that high mid‑life blood pressure is a strong predictor of later cognitive decline. Emerging data further indicate that intensive blood‑pressure lowering can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia while remaining safe for many older adults. In this interview, Glenn A. Hirsch MD, MHS, FACC and Paul K Whelton, MB, MD, MSc discuss "Hypertension Treatment Trials in the Elderly for Brain Health".











