Systolic inter-arm blood pressure difference and risk of cognitive decline in older people: a cohort study

Background Systolic inter-arm difference in blood pressure (IAD) and cognitive decline are both associated with cardiovascular disease; therefore, it was hypothesised that IAD may be predictive of cognitive decline. Aim To examine associations of IAD with cognitive decline in a community population. Design and setting A prospective study of older Italian adults enrolled in the InCHIANTI study. Method Univariable and multivariable associations of...