Key result
Atrial fibrillation was associated with significantly worse working memory (β=-0.51) and episodic memory, while hypertension was associated with worse episodic memory.
Why the study?
Studying links between cardiovascular risk factors and cognitive function is hindered by time-consuming in-person assessments, prompting evaluation of web-based, self-administered tools.
Are self-reported cardiovascular risk factors associated with worse cognitive function as detected by web-based assessments in middle-aged and older adults?
Cohort (n=239)
Are self-reported cardiovascular risk factors associated with worse cognitive function as detected by web-based assessments in middle-aged and older adults?
Standardized Mean Difference: -0.51 (95% CI -0.91–-0.11)
p-value: p=0.01
Web-based, self-administered tools can detect associations between cardiovascular risk factors like atrial fibrillation and hypertension with worse cognitive function in older adults.
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Web-based tools may detect memory links to AF and hypertension; leaves open their clinical screening utility pending validation.
Eastman et al. (2021) conducted a cohort in Cardiovascular risk factors and cognitive decline (n=239). Cardiovascular risk factors (atrial fibrillation) vs. Absence of atrial fibrillation was evaluated on Working memory (standardized domain score) (β=-0.51, 95% CI -0.91 to -0.11, p=0.01). Atrial fibrillation was associated with significantly worse working memory (β=-0.51) and episodic memory, while hypertension was associated with worse episodic memory.
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