Effects of angiotensin ii receptor blockers on cognitive functions in patients diagnosed with dementia undergoing anti-dementia therapy

Background and Aims: Literature regarding effects of antihypertensive therapy on cognition is infused by controversy. Our objective was to examine the effects of angiotensin II receptor blockers(ARBs) as associated with specific anti-dementia medication on cognitive functioning: memory(MMSE, Clock-Drawing-Test), functionality(ADL, IADL), behavior disorders(NPI-Q: Neuropsychiatric-Inventory-Questionnaire) and global deterioration(GDS-Test/Reisberg) in time.