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.
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The scientific statement reviews the latest research examining the relationship between cardiovascular health and brain health, including cognitive impairment or neuropsychological dysfunction. The statement emphasizes the interconnectivity between the brain and heart and how crucial this relationship is for overall health. Read more here.