Atrial Fibrillation and Deterioration in Cognitive Function

The link between Atrial fibrillation and cognitive decline and dementia have gained interest of the medical community lately. More research is being conducted to prevent and or delay this morbidity as no curative therapy is available for cognitive decline and dementia. The exact mechanism of causation is unclear. Multiple pathophysiological mechanisms have been implicated. Lately, treatment for atrial fibrillation including anticoagulation and catheter ablation therapies have shown to decrease the risk of deterioration of cognitive function.
Source: Current Problems in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research