Table 4.
Associations between hypertension-related parameters and cognitive aspects according to ACEI use.
| Adjusted OR (95% CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|
| Problems with short-term memory | ||
| CLI-HTN | 0.47 (0.25, 0.88) | 0.019 |
| BP-HTN | 0.08 (0.01, 0.43) | 0.003 |
| Worsening in decision making | ||
| SBP | 1.056 (0.979, 1.140) | 0.157 |
| Feelings of Sadness and Depressive Symptoms | ||
| BP-HTN | 0 | 0.999 |
| Unrealistic Fears | ||
| BP-HTN | 0 | 0.999 |
| Anxious Complaints | ||
| BP-HTN | 1.45 (0.36, 5.81) | 0.597 |
| Sad, Pained, Worried Facial Expressions | ||
| BP-HTN | 1.23 (0.37, 4.09) | 0.736 |
| Reccurent crying, tearfulness | ||
| SBP-HTN | 3.54 (0.77, 16.1) | 0.103 |
| Withdrawal from Activities of Interest | ||
| BP-HTN | 0.75 (0.23, 2.40) | 0.752 |
| Reduced Social Interaction | ||
| CLI-HTN | 1. 80 (0.88, 3.65) | 0.104 |
| BP-HTN | 1.03 (0.30, 3.47) | 0.953 |
*Models adjusted for age, sex, body mass index, multimorbidity, unintentional loss of weight, smoking habits, physical activity, schooling years, and antipsychotic and antidepressant drugs. Bold indicates significance according to p-values and confidence interval. Comparisons were performed between condition (e.g., CLI-HTN) versus non-condition (e.g., NON-CLI-HTN), with the last used as the reference group.