Why the study?
Does coronary heart disease increase the risk of developing cognitive impairment or dementia?
Population
Individuals assessed for coronary heart disease and cognitive outcomes
Design
Meta-analysis
Authors
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Supports cognitive screening in CHD patients; extends observational data but leaves causality and practice change open.
Does coronary heart disease increase the risk of developing cognitive impairment or dementia?
Coronary heart disease is prospectively associated with an increased risk of developing cognitive impairment or dementia, highlighting the clinical importance of the heart-brain connection.
Deckers et al. (2017) studied this question.
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