Deprescribing of Antihypertensive Medications and Cognitive Function in Nursing Home Residents.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Antihypertensive medication deprescribing is common among nursing home residents, yet its association with cognitive decline remains uncertain.

Objective

To investigate the association of deprescribing antihypertensive medication with changes in cognitive function in nursing home residents.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study using a target trial emulation approach included VA long-term care residents aged 65 years or older with stays of at least 12 weeks from 2006 to 2019. Residents who were not prescribed antihypertensive medication, with blood pressure greater than 160/90 mm Hg, or with heart failure were excluded. Eligible residents with stable medication use for 4 weeks were classified into deprescribing or stable user groups and follow

SUBMITTER: Jing B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11420821 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature