American cardiologists called a disease that can manifest itself at a young age, and subsequently lead to dementia. The danger is fraught with hypertension. Newsroom.heart.org writes about it.
The study began over 30 years ago. It was attended by people aged 20-40 years – 142 people: 58% of men and 42% of women of different ethnic origins.
Scientists studied their MRI of the brain. It was performed once at the age of 30, and the second time at about 55.
During this period, some developed visible brain damage. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a high body mass index were cited as causes of the pathology. smoking.
These factors increase the risk of cognitive dysfunction in middle and old age. The most serious impact was exerted by hypertension, that is, high blood pressure in youth, according to the conclusion of the study.
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