A clinical case of the moderate cognitive impairment in the patient with acute myocardial infarction

Cardiac pathology may lead to the development of cognitive impairment, which is confirmed by data of numerous studies. The comorbidity of mild cognitive impairments in patient with acute myocardial infarction and preserved myocardial function is shown in the description of presented clinical case. Objective. To establish the comorbidity of myocardial infarction and mild cognitive impairments, to substantiate the relevance of mild cognitive impairments’ early screening in patients with acute myocardial infarction in practice of cardiologist. Materials and methods. A clinical observation of patient with acute myocardial infarction, preserved myocardial function and mild cognitive impairments as comorbid pathology that developed in addition to myocardial infarction is presented. Results. Mild cognitive impairments were revealed in patient who had suffered from acute myocardial infarction when examining cognitive functions using the relevant scales (MoCA, clock drawing test, FAB, Schulte tables). Conclusion. Implementation of cognitive status assessment in cardiological practice is an important step to improve long-term life quality and comprehensive prognosis in patients who have had a myocardial infarction.