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 Association's journal, Stroke.
American Heart Association Oct 10 2024 Three common cardiovascular disease s 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 Association's journal, Stroke .
Dementia is commonly seen as an incurable and relentless disease that cannot be prevented. Evidence shows, however, that adopting a healthy lifestyle and identifying and treating vascular risk factors early may help preserve normal brain function and reduce the burden of Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias."
Heart failure may lead to brain injury in a number of ways. Reduced blood flow can cause mini-strokes or silent brain injuries. Chronic inflammation and neurohormonal activation, which work to maintain the brain's environment, may also contribute to brain damage. Obesity and sleep-disordered breathing are common conditions among people with heart failure and are also associated with cognitive dysfunction.
Shared risk factors between atrial fibrillation and dementia include high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, smoking, vascular disease, sleep-disordered breathing and advanced age. These factors cause structural and functional brain changes leading to cognitive decline. Stroke, a major predictor of cognitive impairment, has a direct link to atrial fibrillation.
Coronary heart disease Coronary heart disease significantly increases the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment. A large systematic review of more than 1 million adults indicates that those with heart disease have a 27% higher risk of developing dementia compared to people without heart disease. Up to 50% of people experience loss of brain function after a heart attack.
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