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AF and Dementia

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

AF is one of the most common heart rhythm disturbances and can affect up to 2% of the population. There was another study known as the Rotterdam study which again showed that dementia was commoner in AF patients and in particular in younger patients. Today I wanted to talk about some troubling research in the field of AF.

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Neuropsychiatry of atrial fibrillation: dementia and beyond

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent heart rhythm disorder worldwide with a prevalence of 1%2% in general population. It is associated with increased mortality and morbidity, including increased risk of dementia. In addition to cognitive impairment, AF has been related to anxiety and mood disorders.