Key result
In patients 63 years or older with heart failure, an ejection fraction below 30% was associated with a significant decline in memory performance compared to an ejection fraction ≥30% (P<0.02).
Why the study?
Does low ejection fraction (<30%) impair memory function in older patients with heart failure?
Observational (n=207)
No
Does low ejection fraction (<30%) impair memory function in older patients with heart failure?
p-value: p=<.02
In older patients (≥63 years) with heart failure, an ejection fraction below 30% is associated with significantly impaired verbal memory function.
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Lower EF may signal memory risk in older HF patients; leaves open causality and need for prospective trials.
Joanne R. Festa (2011) conducted an observational in Heart failure (n=207). Left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) below 30% vs. Left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) of 30% or higher was evaluated on Memory function (memory composite score) (p=<.02). In patients 63 years or older with heart failure, an ejection fraction below 30% was associated with a significant decline in memory performance compared to an ejection fraction ≥30% (P<0.02).
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