Atrial Cardiopathy Linked to 35% Higher Dementia Risk - Medscape

The risk for dementia in people with atrial cardiopathy was increased even without atrial fibrillation or stroke, two known risk factors for dementia.

Older adults with atrial cardiopathy, even before symptoms develop, may have up to 35% higher risk for dementia, new research suggests. "We cautiously suggest that an understanding of this relations… [+4791 chars]

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