The Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment Among Adults With Incident Heart Failure: The “Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke” (REGARDS) Study

Cognitive impairment (CI) is one of the most common comorbid conditions among adults with heart failure (HF)1,2 and is associated with poor quality of life3 and self-care4 and increased morbidity and mortality.5 –7 Although previous studies agree that CI is highly prevalent in HF, prevalence estimates vary widely, ranging from 25% to 80%.1,7,8 In addition, the underlying pathophysiology of CI and its trajectory in HF remain uncertain.1,7

Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - December 21, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Madeline R. Sterling, Deanna Jannat-Khah, Joanna Bryan, Samprit Banerjee, Leslie A. McClure, Virginia G. Wadley, Frederick W. Unverzagt, Emily B. Levitan, Parag Goyal, Janey C. Peterson, Jennifer J. Manly, Deborah A. Levine, Monika M. Safford Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research