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14 Ways To Prevent Dementia

Dr. Paddy Barrett

More than heart disease or cancer, the risk of dementia often creates much greater anxiety in the patients I see. And given that dementia is routinely in the top 5 leading causes of death, this concern is dually warranted. But can dementia be prevented? 14 Ways To Prevent Dementia. 14 Ways To Prevent Dementia.

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Heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease linked to cognitive impairment

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Three common cardiovascular diseases in adults—heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease—are linked to cognitive impairment and increased risk of dementia, according to "Cardiac Contributions to Brain Health," a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the journal, Stroke.

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Atrial fibrillation: A review

Science Daily - Heart Disease

atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart condition that causes an irregular heartbeat in the upper chambers of the heart, affects up to one in three people in their lifetime. Significant complications associated with this condition include ischemic stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, chronic kidney disease, dementia and mortality.

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Predicting cardiac arrhythmia 30 minutes before it happens

Science Daily - Heart Disease

This irregular heartbeat is associated with increased risks of heart failure, dementia and stroke. Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia worldwide with around 59 million people concerned in 2019. It constitutes a significant burden to healthcare systems, making its early detection and treatment a major goal.

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Heart–brain interaction in cardiogenic dementia: pathophysiology and therapeutic potential

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

An increasing number of preclinical and clinical studies have confirmed a causal relationship between heart and brain diseases. Cardiogenic dementia is a cognitive impairment caused by heart dysfunction and has received increasing research attention.

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2023 ESH Hypertension Guideline Update: Bringing Us Closer Together Across the Pond

American College of Cardiology

Hypertension represents a major modifiable risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD), heart failure (HF), stroke, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and dementia.

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One Of The Biggest Impact Things You Can Do To Live Longer.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Death from heart disease: 51% reduction in risk. Heart Failure: 69% reduction in risk. Dementia: 64% reduction in risk. Death from any cause: 53% reduction in risk. Cancer deaths: 43% reduction in risk. High Blood Pressure: 37% reduction in risk. Kidney Disease: 42% reduction in risk. Depression: 39% reduction in risk.

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