Association between cognitive impairment and risk of atrial fibrillation: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study

CONCLUSION: S: : Cognitive decline is significantly associated with a higher risk of AF, with atrial remodeling being a potential mechanism. Our results extend previous findings of the brain-heart axis and indicate the effects of cognitive injury on cardiac function and structure.REGISTRATION: URL: https://www.CLINICALTRIALS: gov; unique identifier: NCT00005131.PMID:37853826 | DOI:10.5603/cj.93107

Source: Cardiology Journal - October 19, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yizhou Li Yu Jia Wenli Jiang Dongze Li Jing Yu Yi Liu Xiaoyang Liao Zhiwei Zhao Source Type: research