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Atrial fibrillation: A review

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Significant complications associated with this condition include ischemic stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, chronic kidney disease, dementia and mortality. In a new review article scientists summarize the current evidence regarding the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of AF. In the U.S.,

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Cholesterol’s Star Role in Dementia Prevention: New Insights from the 2024 Lancet Dementia Report 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

The 2024 report from the Lancet Standing Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care brings promising developments for healthcare professionals and public health advocates. Key Takeaways: Up to 50% of all dementia cases could potentially be prevented or substantially delayed.

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Risk of Dementia During Antihypertensive Drug Therapy

American College of Cardiology

What is the effect of antihypertensive drug treatment on the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease among new users of antihypertensive medications?

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Do Statins Cause Dementia?

Dr. Paddy Barrett

I am going to start with the answer to the question of whether statins cause dementia and then provide the details backing up my answer. Statins do not cause dementia. Share If you do not read any further, you will have come away with the main takeaway of this article. The answer is: No. Let’s break this down.

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Letter by Wei and Yu Regarding Article, “Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease and Incident Dementia: The ARIC Study (Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities)”

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 151, Issue 12 , Page e764-e764, March 25, 2025.

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Elevated Genetic Risk For CAD Associated With Increased Risk of Dementia

American College of Cardiology

Individuals with a high genetic risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) also have an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a large UK population study published April 4 in Circulation.

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Response by Zhao et al to Letters Regarding Article, “Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease and Incident Dementia: The ARIC Study (Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities)”

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 151, Issue 12 , Page e766-e766, March 25, 2025.

Article 49