Differences Between the Cognitive Abilities of People who Suffer From Arterial Hypertension and Those Who Do not Suffer From It Diferencias en el Rendimiento de las Habilidades Cognitivas en Personas con y sin Hipertensión Arterial de 50 a 60 ños de la Comuna de Chillán

Abstract

The aim of this research was to establish significant differences in the performance of cognitive skills in 60 people with and without arterial hypertension between 50 and 60 years of age in the commune of Chillán, using the Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test, CLQT, which allows identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the five cognitive domains. The research methodology used presented a quantitative approach, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design and a descriptive-comparative and correlational scope. Based on the results, it was possible to establish that there are statistically significant differences between the groups specifically in the cognitive skills of memory, language and the total CLQT score. However, no statistically significant correlation could be established between the time of diagnosis and the degree of blood pressure, therefore, these variables did not influence the cognitive performance of the sample. Finally, it is concluded that arterial hypertension significantly influences the cognitive performance of people suffering from this pathology.