The neurocognitive effects of atrial fibrillation: benefits of the ABC pathway.
Peter CalvertDhiraj GuptaGregory Yoke Hong LipPublished in: European heart journal. Cardiovascular pharmacotherapy (2023)
Atrial fibrillation has a recognised association with not only stroke, but also neurocognitive impairment and both vascular and Alzheimer's dementia. Effective management of atrial fibrillation can reduce the risk of such complications. In this narrative review article, we discuss the pathophysiological links between atrial fibrillation and dementia, as well as the benefits of adherence to the guideline-recommended 'ABC' Pathway.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- oral anticoagulants
- catheter ablation
- left atrial
- direct oral anticoagulants
- left atrial appendage
- heart failure
- mild cognitive impairment
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- bipolar disorder
- cognitive decline
- adipose tissue
- coronary artery disease
- metabolic syndrome
- venous thromboembolism
- weight loss