Cross-sectional and longitudinal characterisation of cognitive function and outcomes in patients presenting to hospital with cardiovascular risk factors
Abstract:Background/Introduction
Cardiovascular (CV) diseases including atrial fibrillation and arteriosclerosis are associated with impaired cognitive function. Cognitive dysfunction can impact the process of shared clinical decision making, reduce adherence to polypharmacy, and decrease quality of life. The prevalence of cognitive dysfunction in contemporary patients with CV diseases and its implication on future CV events is not well known.
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