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

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Cardiogenic dementia is a cognitive impairment caused by heart dysfunction and has received increasing research attention. This study describes the changes in cognitive function associated with coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, heart failure, atrial fibrillation and heart valve disease.

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SGLT-2 Inhibitors Show Mixed Results After Heart Attack

DAIC

The EMPACT-MI trial was designed to determine whether SGLT-2 inhibitors could safely help to prevent heart failure and reduce mortality in people with a high risk of heart failure following a heart attack. The study enrolled 6,522 people treated for acute myocardial infarction at 451 centers in 22 countries.

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EMPACT-MI Trial Outcomes Reported at ACC24: SGLT-2 Inhibitors Show Mixed Results After Heart Attack

DAIC

The EMPACT-MI trial was designed to determine whether SGLT-2 inhibitors could safely help to prevent heart failure and reduce mortality in people with a high risk of heart failure following a heart attack. The study enrolled 6,522 people treated for acute myocardial infarction at 451 centers in 22 countries.