Atrial Fibrillation Is Associated with Cognitive Impairment, All-Cause Dementia, Vascular Dementia, and Alzheimer ’s Disease: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

ConclusionAF increases the risk of cognitive impairment, all-cause dementia, vascular dementia, and Alzheimer ’s disease. Future studies should employ interventions that may delay or even prevent cognitive decline in AF patients.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11606-021-06954-8

Source: Journal of General Internal Medicine - July 9, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research