Key result
Heart failure in older adults was independently associated with a significantly higher risk of dementia (OR 1.52; 95% CI 1.14-2.02).
Why the study?
Is heart failure associated with an increased prevalence of cognitive impairment in older adults?
Cross-Sectional (n=6,189)
Is heart failure associated with an increased prevalence of cognitive impairment in older adults?
Effect estimate: OR 1.52 (95% CI 1.14-2.02)
Heart failure in older adults is independently associated with a significantly increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, highlighting the need for routine cognitive assessment in this population.
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May support cognitive screening consideration in older adults with heart failure; leaves open causality and requires prospective confirmation.
Gure et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Heart failure and cognitive impairment (n=6,189). Heart failure vs. No heart failure was evaluated on Dementia (OR 1.52, 95% CI 1.14-2.02). Heart failure in older adults was independently associated with a significantly higher risk of dementia (OR 1.52; 95% CI 1.14-2.02).
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