Table 2 Cognitive/memory test scores and orthostatic blood pressure changes

From: Orthostatic blood pressure reduction as a possible explanation for memory deficits in dialysis patients

 

Patients

Controls

p

MoCA

21.4 ± 3.5

24.5 ± 2.9

<0.001

Learning memory

15.8 ± 4.1

19.9 ± 4.4

<0.001

Short recall memory

5.7 ± 2.2

7.2 ± 2.4

<0.001

Delayed recall memory

5.2 ± 2.3

7.3 ± 2.7

<0.001

Maximum SBP reduction, mmHg

8.3 ± 10.2

2.5 ± 7.9

<0.001

Average SBP reduction, mmHg

3.8 ± 9.5

−1.4 ± 7.9

0.001

Immediate SBP reduction, mmHg

5.4 ± 10.3

−2.0 ± 8.7

<0.001

Delayed SBP reduction, mmHg

4.0 ± 10.2

−0.9 ± 8.9

0.006

  1. MoCA Montreal Cognitive Assessment, SBP systolic blood pressure
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