Assessment of Cognitive Performance of Hypertensives with Mini-cog and Audio-visual Reaction Time.
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2016-04
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Background: It is hypothesized that long-term hypertension might be associated with cognitive decline.
Objectives: The present study was aimed at finding out whether persistently elevated blood pressure affects
the processing capability of the central nervous system. Methods: The cognitive functions of 62 male
subjects with age ranging from 40 to 60 years forming various groups as normotensives and hypertensives
were assessed through Mini-Cog and audio-visual reaction time. Mini-Cog involved Clock Drawing Test and
Three Item Recall Test (mini recall test). Both these tests were scored as per standard methods to find out
whetherthe cognition was normal or abnormal. The auditory and visual reaction times were measured by the
“Response Analyzer” device. Results: The clock drawing test and the three item-recall tests were significantly
abnormal in hypertensives. Also, both auditory and visual reaction times were significantly delayed in
hypertensives as compared to that of controls. Conclusion: The impairment of the cognitive function in
hypertensives as reflected by the changes in the Mini-Cog and audio-visual reaction times might be due to
structural and functional changes in various areas of brain involved in perceptual motor coordination.
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Kaustubh P. Telang, Pravin S. Jadhao and Mrunal S. Phatak. Assessment of Cognitive Performance of Hypertensives with Mini-cog and Audio-visual Reaction Time. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 2016 Apr-Jun; 60(2): 123-127.