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Medical AI Inquiry: You was designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.  Labels: OBJECTIVE, METHODS, RESULTS. Meshes: Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Aging, Apolipoprotein E4, Apolipoproteins E, Cognition Disorders, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Homocysteine, Humans, Hypotension, Male, Mental Status Schedule, Predictive Value of Tests, Prognosis, Sex Factors.
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Is low blood pressure a better predictor of cognitive deficits than the apolipoprotein e4 allele in the oldest old? Context: To study the correlates of cognitive deficits in persons 80 years and older. Data from 271 individuals between 80 and 102 years of age, drawn from a central registrar (response rate 50%) were analyzed regarding e apolipoprotein E (Apo-E) polymorphism, blood pressure (BP), homocysteine, sex, age and education as predictors for low score on Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE). Low systolic and diastolic BP were highly associated with low score on the MMSE, followed by age and Apo-E e4. No relationship was found between Apo-E allele groups and BP. Homocysteine, sex, and education were only of marginal importance.
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Hypotension is an important factor for performance on the MMSE. To some extent, this was also true for having the Apo-E e4 allele. A combined effect on cognition for these two factors was not found. Final Decision: yes