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Chronic high blood pressure may lead to cognitive decline, as immune system cells in the brain's protective covering are involved. This discovery could potentially lead to new methods of preventing cognitive decline caused by high blood pressure.
A study suggests that the response of immune system cells inside the protective covering surrounding the brain may contribute to the cognitive decline that can occur in a person with chronic high blood pressure. This finding may shed light on new ways to counteract the effects of high blood pressure on cognition.