Association between fibrosis‐4 index and cognitive impairment in elderly patients with hypertension: A cross‐sectional study

Abstract The fibrosis‐4 index (FIB‐4) is a noninvasive fibrosis test that is recommended for patients who are at risk of developing hepatic fibrosis. The aim of the study was to explore the correlation between FIB‐4 index and the decline of cognitive function among older patients with hypertension....

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Main Authors: Hong Ding, Jingtao Wang, Shu Liu, Yafei Xie, Xiaowei Zhang, Jing Yu
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-11-01
Series:The Journal of Clinical Hypertension
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/jch.14890
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author Hong Ding
Jingtao Wang
Shu Liu
Yafei Xie
Xiaowei Zhang
Jing Yu
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Jing Yu
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description Abstract The fibrosis‐4 index (FIB‐4) is a noninvasive fibrosis test that is recommended for patients who are at risk of developing hepatic fibrosis. The aim of the study was to explore the correlation between FIB‐4 index and the decline of cognitive function among older patients with hypertension. The study used a cross‐sectional design to analyze data obtained from the NHANES 2011–2014. The significance of the FIB‐4 index correlation with cognitive function in individuals over the age of 60 was evaluated via multivariate regression models. The nonlinear link was described and fitted smoothed curves. There were a total of 2039 participants in the study, and those with a higher FIB‐4 index were more susceptible to developing cognitive decline. In the completely adjusted model, the association remained statistically significant between the FIB‐4 index and poor cognitive function as measured by CERAD: Total Score (OR = 0.72, 0.57−0.91), Animal Fluency Score (OR = 0.66, 0.48−0.91), and Digit Symbol Score (OR = 0.36, 0.17−0.77). A nonlinear association was found between the FIB‐4 and poor cognitive ability: Total Score, CERAD: Score Delayed Recall, Digit Symbol Score, and Animal Fluency Score. In elderly patients with hypertension, a high FIB‐4 index is correlated with an increased prevalence of cognitive decline. Hence, the FIB‐4 index could potentially serve as a valuable tool for determining individuals with hypertension who are susceptible to both liver‐related complications and cognitive impairment.
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spelling doaj-art-e6a53d7bcbe049b6ae2bb5167fb9759d2025-08-20T02:48:39ZengWileyThe Journal of Clinical Hypertension1524-61751751-71762024-11-0126111246125510.1111/jch.14890Association between fibrosis‐4 index and cognitive impairment in elderly patients with hypertension: A cross‐sectional studyHong Ding0Jingtao Wang1Shu Liu2Yafei Xie3Xiaowei Zhang4Jing Yu5Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Lanzhou University Second Hospital Lanzhou ChinaDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine Lanzhou University Second Hospital Lanzhou ChinaDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine Lanzhou University Second Hospital Lanzhou ChinaDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine Lanzhou University Second Hospital Lanzhou ChinaDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine Lanzhou University Second Hospital Lanzhou ChinaDepartment of Cardiovascular Medicine Lanzhou University Second Hospital Lanzhou ChinaAbstract The fibrosis‐4 index (FIB‐4) is a noninvasive fibrosis test that is recommended for patients who are at risk of developing hepatic fibrosis. The aim of the study was to explore the correlation between FIB‐4 index and the decline of cognitive function among older patients with hypertension. The study used a cross‐sectional design to analyze data obtained from the NHANES 2011–2014. The significance of the FIB‐4 index correlation with cognitive function in individuals over the age of 60 was evaluated via multivariate regression models. The nonlinear link was described and fitted smoothed curves. There were a total of 2039 participants in the study, and those with a higher FIB‐4 index were more susceptible to developing cognitive decline. In the completely adjusted model, the association remained statistically significant between the FIB‐4 index and poor cognitive function as measured by CERAD: Total Score (OR = 0.72, 0.57−0.91), Animal Fluency Score (OR = 0.66, 0.48−0.91), and Digit Symbol Score (OR = 0.36, 0.17−0.77). A nonlinear association was found between the FIB‐4 and poor cognitive ability: Total Score, CERAD: Score Delayed Recall, Digit Symbol Score, and Animal Fluency Score. In elderly patients with hypertension, a high FIB‐4 index is correlated with an increased prevalence of cognitive decline. Hence, the FIB‐4 index could potentially serve as a valuable tool for determining individuals with hypertension who are susceptible to both liver‐related complications and cognitive impairment.https://doi.org/10.1111/jch.14890cognitive functionFIB‐4 indexhypertension
spellingShingle Hong Ding
Jingtao Wang
Shu Liu
Yafei Xie
Xiaowei Zhang
Jing Yu
Association between fibrosis‐4 index and cognitive impairment in elderly patients with hypertension: A cross‐sectional study
The Journal of Clinical Hypertension
cognitive function
FIB‐4 index
hypertension
title Association between fibrosis‐4 index and cognitive impairment in elderly patients with hypertension: A cross‐sectional study
title_full Association between fibrosis‐4 index and cognitive impairment in elderly patients with hypertension: A cross‐sectional study
title_fullStr Association between fibrosis‐4 index and cognitive impairment in elderly patients with hypertension: A cross‐sectional study
title_full_unstemmed Association between fibrosis‐4 index and cognitive impairment in elderly patients with hypertension: A cross‐sectional study
title_short Association between fibrosis‐4 index and cognitive impairment in elderly patients with hypertension: A cross‐sectional study
title_sort association between fibrosis 4 index and cognitive impairment in elderly patients with hypertension a cross sectional study
topic cognitive function
FIB‐4 index
hypertension
url https://doi.org/10.1111/jch.14890
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