Cognitive deterioration associated with systemic arterial hypertension in older adults, Santa Ana, Falcón, Venezuela

Abstract

Cognitive impairment significantly affects the adult population, becoming a public health problem. Objective: To determine the relationship between cognitive impairment and controlled and uncontrolled systemic hypertension in older adults in Santa Ana, Falcón, Venezuela, from march to september 2024. Methodology: This correlational, descriptive, non- experimental study included 50 hypertensive patients, divided into two groups: A: controlled and B: uncontrolled hypertension. Cognitive impairment was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Results: The 65-70 age group predominated (38%), with 70% being female. Cognitive impairment was found in 28% of the controlled hypertension group and 34% of the uncontrolled hypertension group, with a statistically significant association (p = 0.01). Conclusion: A significant correlation was established between systemic hypertension and cognitive impairment in older adults in Santa Ana, Falcón, Venezuela.