Risk factors for dementia in older intensive care unit (ICU) survivors

DISCUSSION: Future studies will need to examine whether interventions targeting post-ICU stroke and depression can lower dementia incidence in ICU survivors.HIGHLIGHTS: Risk factors for post-intensive care unit (ICU) dementia were distinct from those of Alzheimer's disease. Cardiovascular risk factors were not associated with dementia in older ICU survivors. Post-ICU stroke was associated with a higher risk of dementia in older ICU survivors. Post-ICU depression was associated with a higher risk of dementia in older ICU survivors.PMID:37589315 | DOI:10.1002/alz.13423

Source: The Journal of Alzheimers Association - August 17, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sophia Wang Anthony J Perkins Rosalyn Chi Brandon A Yates Sikandar H Khan Sujuan Gao Malaz Boustani Babar A Khan Source Type: research