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Abstract WMP18: The Association between Cerebral Microbleed Patterns and Incident Dementia: The ARIC-Neurocognitive Study

Stroke Journal

Background:Cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) are associated with incident dementia, but the impact of specific CMB patterns is unclear. This study investigates the association between CMB patterns and dementia risk in the community-based longitudinal Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Neurocognitive Study (ARIC-NCS).Methods:All

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Abstract WP319: Reliability and validity of self-reported risk factors for stroke and dementia

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Stroke and dementia are among the leading causes of mortality globally. Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP319-AWP319, February 1, 2025. This can be mitigated through targeting modifiable risk factors.

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Abstract TP22: Delirium, Infection, and Risk of Dementia in Patients With and Without Cerebral Small Vessel Disease

Stroke Journal

Background:The increased risk of dementia after delirium and infection might be influenced by cerebral small vessel disease-SVD. Dementia was diagnosed using clinical/cognitive assessment, medical records and death certificates. Hospitalisation without delirium/infection did not predict subsequent dementia (HR=1.01,95%CI:0.86-1.20).

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Trends in Mortality Related to Atrial Fibrillation and Dementia in Older Adults in the United States: A 2000–2020 Analysis

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

ABSTRACT Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) and dementia are increasingly prevalent in aging US populations. This study examines AF and dementia-related mortality trends from 2000 to 2020. Results A total of 400103 AF and dementia-related deaths were recorded between 2000 and 2020.