August 1, 2011Journal of the American Geriatrics SocietyOpen Access

Atrial Fibrillation and Risk of Dementia: A Prospective Cohort Study

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Why the study?

Does Atrial Fibrillation increase the risk of developing AD and dementia?

Population

Patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

Design

Cohort

Authors

SDSascha DublinKaiser Permanente MAMelissa AndersonDenver Health Medical Center SHSebastien HaneuseHarvard University

Discussion

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Implication

Supports cognitive monitoring in AF patients; leaves open whether rhythm control or anticoagulation alters dementia risk.

Structured PICO

Does Atrial Fibrillation increase the risk of developing AD and dementia?

Population

Patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

Intervention

Atrial Fibrillation (exposure)

Outcome

Development of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementiahard clinical

Atrial fibrillation is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Cite This Study

Dublin et al. (2011) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69efd24ff2118fd4978f25a2 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.2011.03508.x

Topics

Atrial fibrillation Persistent AF management

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Atrial Fibrillation and Risk of Dementia: A Prospective Cohort Study

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Atrial Fibrillation and Risk of Dementia: A Prospective Cohort Study

Discussion

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Implication

Structured PICO

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