The straightforward procedure was found to slash patients' risk of dementia by a third
A simple operation that fixes an irregular heartbeat slashes patients' risk of dementia by more than a third, according to new research. The procedure, called catheter ablation, uses radiofrequency to burn small areas of tissue causing faulty nerve messages.
Known medically as AFib , it is the most common heart disorder - affecting almost one million Britons. The study involved 887 mainly elderly patients - of whom 193 received catheter ablation. The latter group were 36 percent less prone to cognitive impairment than peers treated only with drugs. Added Dr Srichawla: "Our results are encouraging. However there are many factors taken into consideration when catheter ablation is prescribed. More research is needed to confirm our results."
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