Subcortical ischaemic changes in young hypertensive patients: frequency, effect on cognitive performance and relationship with markers of endothelial and haemostatic activation
Consoli, D, Di Carlo, A, Inzitari, D, De Lucia, D, Lamassa, M, D'Avino, M, Baldereschi, M, Muto, M, Mandarino, A, Napolitano, M, Romano, M F, Caruso, D
Information on subcortical ischaemic changes (SIC) in young hypertensive patients is scarce. We evaluated the frequency of SIC at magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the possible effect on cognition of these patients, and the role of plasma markers known as indicators of endothelial and haemostatic activation. Inclusion criteria were age