A 10-year follow-up study of the association between calcium channel blocker use and the risk of dementia in elderly hypertensive patients

摘要

Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are widely used for reducing blood pressure of hypertensive patients. Recent reports document the beneficial effects of CCB for preventing dementia; however, the results are controversial. We aim to evaluate the risk of developing dementia among elderly hypertensive patients treated with CCB.