Arterial hypertension and brain damage. New targets of therapy

Abstract

Objective: to assess the feasibility of ARBs to reduce hypoperfusion of the brain that develops in patients with arterial hypertension of 1-2 degrees. Material and methods. A study of changes in the ultrasonic Doppler index (RI resistivity index and pulsatility index PI) and the structure of neurological symptoms in patients with arterial hypertension of 1-2 degrees (n=86) due to 53-week olmesartan medoxomil reception (Cardosal®). Results. Patients with arterial hypertension of 1-2 degrees have diagnosed diffuse neurological symptoms and mild cognitive impairment. Doppler ultrasound revealed an increase in peripheral resistance index in the internal carotid and middle cerebral arteries, compared with patients without hypertension. Through 53 weeks therapy of olmesartan medoxomil (Cardosal®) observed a statistically significant decrease in peripheral vascular resistance (p<0,05), a decrease in the occurrence of neurological symptoms and regression of mild cognitive impairment.Conclusion. The use of olmesartan medoxomil (Cardosal®) as an antihypertensive drug can stop the development brain’s perfusion disorders and initiate reverse remodeling of the vascular wall.